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Freighted with ominous signs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Year of the Metal Rat is said to have promising prospects for stability, wealth and surplus, according to the Chinese zodiac. In actuality, 2020 comes with ominous signs suggesting another challenging year for businesses, as geopolitical tensions and poor sentiment among consumers and investors will not dissipate into thin air any time soon.
A heady 12 months
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2019
» The clock is ticking down to the year-end, and the Bangkok Post's Business section has selected the top events of 2019.
Fake village chief arrested over loan scams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2019
» 'Billy' suspects under microscope
BoT wary of strong baht damaging trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2019
» The Bank of Thailand is still concerned the baht's gain relative to trading partners' currencies could affect the economy to a larger degree amid intensifying trade tensions, according to minutes of the rate-setting committee meeting on Aug 7.
Fanning the flames of fear
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2019
» The recent yuan softening and monetary policy easing by regional central banks are the latest moves stoking fears of an emerging currency war, with Thailand positioned in the middle of the crossfire.
Currency's muscle miffs shippers
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2019
» Fear and loathing of the baht's rapid gain have been on the rise, especially among Thai exporters, as the local currency is perceived as a conduit for speculators to reap short-term gains.
Patient, heal thyself
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2019
» Hopes of a honeymoon period for the new government are but a dream as all sides agitate for fast policy execution to resuscitate the stagnating economy.
Private sector jots wish list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2019
» Despite having different work cultures and development mindsets, public and private policies should ideally go hand-in-hand to usher a country's development forward.
Chart Pattana lists 343 possible candidates
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Chart Pattana Party introduced 343 potential candidates to contest the March 24 poll Thursday, and unveiled its policy platform on issues focused on boosting the grassroots economy, to cater to its core political bastions in the provinces.
Optimism despite obstacles
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2019
» Thailand's economy will face a number of disruptions this year, from the US-China trade war to domestic elections, while overall economic growth is expected to marginally decrease, according to a panel of government officials and a banker.