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SET a bright spot for global investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026
» The Thai equities market is staging a strong comeback as foreign investors return, supported by an election rally, unexpectedly high dividend payouts, and eased selling pressure from long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Beyond campaign rhetoric
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/02/2026
» With the Feb 8 general election on the horizon, equity analysts and investors are watching the economic and capital market proposals of major political parties, which collectively strike a broadly pro-investment tone.
Indonesian stocks fall after last week's dramatic shake-up, $80 billion rout
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» SINGAPORE - Indonesian stocks slid on Monday after a tumultuous week during which a warning from MSCI over transparency concerns triggered an $80 billion market rout and the country's top financial regulators resigned.
Trump picks new Federal Reserve chief
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell’s leadership term ends in May, giving a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy “regime change” into practice.
Gold demand hits record high on Trump policy doubts
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» LONDON - Gold demand surged to a record high in 2025 as investors and central banks flocked to the safe-haven asset as protection against US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies and their potential economic impact, industry data showed on Thursday.
Gold price tops $5,100 amid global chaos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/01/2026
» Gold traders warn of a possible price correction after bullion surpassed US$5,100 an ounce for the first time on Monday amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and a weakening dollar, pressuring the baht to appreciate beyond 31 baht to the greenback.
Lam vows faster growth as he seeks to extend his hold on Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 20/01/2026
» HANOI - In an address to the Communist Party congress that will decide his political future, Vietnam's top leader To Lam on Tuesday pledged annual economic growth of more than 10% for the remainder of the decade, despite global headwinds.
Auto industry looks to autonomous vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) industry is no longer driving solo as the surge in battery-powered autonomous vehicles, or AVs, is quietly emerging as the next frontier, promising to reshape mobility, logistics and urban life.
Exploring a potential baht-gold price link
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» As global gold prices skyrocket, debates are ongoing in Thailand about the significant impact of gold trading flows on the volatility and appreciation of the baht.
Bangkok Community Help Foundation launches first NGO homeless shelter
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Bangkok Community Help Foundation has officially launched the Centre of Dreams, the first inner-city homeless shelter in Bangkok operated by a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The centre represents a major step forward in addressing homelessness in the Thai capital through a structured, long-term and dignified solution.