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2 protesters killed in Iran, social apps blocked
Associated Press, Published on 01/01/2018
» TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday blocked access to Facebook's Instagram, and the popular messaging app Telegram used by activists to organise and publicise protests roiling the Islamic Republic cut off Iran from its network in response to a government request.
Economy expected to soar, or just improve
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thailand's stock market is expected to continue its rosy bull run into 2018, assuming the rally will be buoyed by a domestic economic recovery and strong net profits from listed firms.
Criminal crackdown
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2018
» It's encouraging to hear the New Year's resolution from the Central Investigation Bureau bigwigs about stepping up their battle against crime. The CIB deals specifically with fraud, scams and online tricksters. Last year, such crimes became bigger than ever. Thousands of people admitted falling victim to fraud schemes. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Thitirat Nongharnpitak says he intends to put those crimes at the centre of his 2018 investigations, and he has outlined positive steps to do it.
PACE to issue 400m shares
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/01/2018
» SET-listed Pace Development Corporation (PACE) on Wednesday announced its board of directors had approved the allocation of 400 million new ordinary shares to Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) through a private placement, intending to help improve the company's financial liquidity.
Cabinet backs B4bn for subsidised housing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved 4 billion baht to build houses for low-income earners and allow the private sector to form a joint venture with the government for related construction projects.
BoT: Economy failed to reach growth potential
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand's economy gained further traction in 2017, but has not reached its growth potential, while an accommodative monetary policy stance is "necessary" to shore up domestic demand going forward, says the Bank of Thailand.
KTAM has high hopes for TFF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand Future Fund (TFF), projected to be launched in the first quarter of 2018, is expected to attract both local and foreign investors seeking out lucrative returns, says Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM).
KTB keying in on low-income earners
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2018
» Public servants and low-income earners, segments in which Krungthai Bank (KTB) has an advantage, will be the bank's main focus for digital payment services.
SET index kicks off new year with a bang
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rang in the first trading day of the year on an upbeat note, with the gauge posting an all-time closing high of 1,778.53 points, eclipsing the previous record of 1,753.73 set on Jan 4, 1994.
Malaysia says unlikely to meet 2020 balanced budget goal
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is unlikely to meet earlier targets it set for a balanced budget by 2020 and will need another two to three years to reach the goal, the country's second finance minister said on Thursday.