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ECB rate cut a tonic for emerging market stocks
Business, Published on 08/09/2014
» Recap: Asian shares were buoyed last week by speculation about asset reallocation to emerging markets after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut its policy rate to stave off deflation risk.
Cable car study nears completion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/09/2014
» A long-awaited feasibility study exploring whether to build a cable car in Phu Kradung National Park in Phu Kradung district of Loei is several months from completion.
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Business, Published on 01/09/2014
» Recap: Wall Street scaled new heights on upbeat US economic indicators, while Asian stock markets were bolstered by expectations of more stimulus from the European Central Bank. The Thai stock market moved in a narrow range amid an absence of fresh positive factors.
China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.
Set returns from break to ride global surge
Business, Published on 18/08/2014
» Recap: Soft economic data from major countries raised expectations of new central bank stimulus efforts and propelled global stock markets last week. Easing tensions in Ukraine after Russia finished military drills also bolstered sentiment. After a long holiday, Thai shares started strongly on Wednesday, buoyed by heavy foreign and institutional buying before fading late in the week.
Island of The Future
Asia focus, Published on 18/08/2014
» The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc is attracting major investments in luxury hotels and resorts as its tourism industry enters a new phase.
THAI set for return flight to profits in Q4
Published on 15/08/2014
» Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) expects to return to the black earlier than expected, in the fourth quarter, but still plans to cut 1,500 jobs this year as part of a restructuring plan at the troubled national carrier.
MRTA land for retirees
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/08/2014
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to team up with the National Housing Authority (NHA) to develop mixed-use projects for retirees on its land near Bang Ping station in Samut Prakan.
Phuket encroachment probe hots up
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/07/2014
» The Lands Department says it is prepared to revoke any illegal land possession documents in Phuket’s Sirinat National Park if they are found to be illegal by an investigation to be held over the next 60 days.
Bidding nears for new bus terminal land site
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/07/2014
» Private firms will be invited to place bids, expected next month, for a new plot of land to house the inter-provincial bus terminal that will replace Mor Chit 2 station, Transport Co president Wuthichart Kalyanamitra said Monday.