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More liquidity means more instability on Wall Street
AFP, Published on 04/04/2021
» NEW YORK - The collapse of the Archegos fund is only the most recent example of how extreme liquidity can make financial markets more volatile and sometimes lead to bizarre outcomes.
Reducing Asia's climate vulnerability
Asia focus, Published on 29/03/2021
» Many parts of Asia seem to be emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic relatively well. But overcoming the public-health crisis is only one challenge the region faces. Where climate change is concerned, Asia may be far more vulnerable than other parts of the world.
'Everything evaporated' - Olympics' overseas fan ban hits Japan tourism
AFP, Published on 22/03/2021
» TOKYO: Toshiko Ishii spent $180,000 renovating her traditional Japanese inn in expectation of a flood of tourists for the Tokyo Olympics, but now she won't be hosting a single overseas fan.
Fed reassurances fail to calm nervous investors
Business, Published on 06/03/2021
» Recap: Global stocks in developed and developing markets alike came under pressure again on Friday after reassurances by the chief of the US Federal Reserve failed to soothe investors' concerns about a recent surge in borrowing costs. Oil prices also leapt after the Opec and its allies surprised the market by deciding to keep output unchanged.
Banks in Germany Tell Customers to Take Deposits Elsewhere
Business, Published on 03/03/2021
» Interest rates have been negative in Europe for years. But it took the flood of savings unleashed in the pandemic for banks finally to charge depositors in earnest.
Bitcoin surges to another all-time high at B1.74m
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/02/2021
» Bitcoin rose to another all-time high on Monday at 1.74 million baht, or US$58,330.57 apiece, as physical spot gold hit a seven-month low with traders suggesting the current price dip is a good time to buy gold.
Arkhom rebuffs fiscal criticism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry has brushed off critics suggesting a near-bankruptcy status of the government's fiscal position by citing Thailand's economic fundamentals.
Sony forecasts record profit after PlayStation 5 launch
AFP, Published on 03/02/2021
» TOKYO: Sony said Wednesday it expects a record net profit this financial year as fresh virus lockdowns continue to boost demand for games and consoles, including the recently released PlayStation 5.
Investors Consider Next Move as Signs of a Bubble Mount
Business, Published on 02/02/2021
» For once, everyone seems to agree: Much of the market looks like it's in a bubble.
SMART-CITY LIVING MARKS ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR THAILAND 4.0
Published on 11/01/2021
» As Thailand marches towards its goal of sustainable development under the Thailand 4.0 model, the smart-city concept is front and centre in the country’s action plan.