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China's moment of decision
Asia focus, Published on 28/03/2022
» China's response to Russia's war against Ukraine has been heavily scrutinised and criticised. While Chinese officials have expressed concern about civilian casualties, they have declined to condemn the attack, which they regard as a response to NATO expansion, and they have declared that they will not join the West in imposing financial sanctions on Russia.
Boeing's Starliner Flight Was Postponed. What Happens Now?
Business, Published on 05/08/2021
» When Boeing Co. will attempt to launch its Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station remains unclear after its engineers detected a problem with valves on a propulsion system on the vehicle.
Equities charge ahead despite trade worries, SET up 2%
Business, Published on 22/09/2018
» Recap: All eyes remain fixed on Sino-US trade negotiations as the two countries have imposed more import tariffs against one another. Despite trade uncertainty, US stocks rose on strong economic data, led by financials, while gold and oil also gained. An expected interest-rate increase next week by the Fed is largely priced in already.
Asia in 2017
Asia focus, Published on 25/12/2017
» Nuclear threats, a humanitarian crisis, digital transformation and economic recovery among the themes that shaped the Asian agenda this year.
Northrop bulks up missile business with $7.8bn Orbital deal
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2017
» New York/Chicago: Northrop Grumman Corp's $7.8 billion purchase of Orbital ATK Inc will expand its space and missile businesses just as the United States steps up efforts to defend against a possible strike by North Korea and threats in the Middle East.
Pyongyang test rattles traders, but SET advances
Business, Published on 16/09/2017
» Recap: Geopolitical tension has intensified following another North Korean missile launch over northern Japan yesterday in response to fresh UN Security Council sanctions. Investors are also awaiting next week's US Federal Reserve meeting. While no change is expected in the benchmark 1.25% interest rate, there could be some signals about the Fed's intentions to start selling down some of its holdings.
Markets brace for the hawk-dove game
Business, Published on 11/09/2017
» The financial world continued to be buffeted by geopolitical events last week. Tensions flared after North Korea tested a nuclear weapon and China responded by conducting anti-missile tests over the Yellow Sea.
Pyongyang keeps investors on edge, but SET advances
Business, Published on 09/09/2017
» Recap: Financial markets this week kept a nervous eye on North Korea following a massive nuclear test, with a missile launch possible today as the country celebrates National Day.
International tensions buoy gold market
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/09/2017
» Trade volume of gold futures climbed more than twofold last month, buoyed by development in gold products and rising geopolitical tensions, says Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX).
SET has best week of year as Pyongyang rattles investors
Business, Published on 04/09/2017
» Recap: Another missile launch by North Korea and Hurricane Harvey in the US shook global capital markets as investors reallocated assets, shifting to safe havens such as gold and bonds, as well as equities in Asian emerging markets including Thailand. Previously the worst performer among emerging market peers, the SET had its highest weekly percentage gain of the year.