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Avoid stocks negatively affected by rate hikes
Business, Published on 08/10/2022
» We expect the SET Index to continue to be volatile given the higher global recession risk, as many central banks are expected to keep raising interest rates to fight inflation. Adding to the negative factors, the US dollar continues to strengthen against other currencies and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has taken a toll on energy markets.
Investors seek clarity on cannabis status
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/09/2022
» Investors in cannabis businesses are calling on the government to clarify its support as well as laws related to cannabis usage, fearing the fledgling industry may be affected by the House of Representatives' withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda earlier this month.
Leaders urge varied economic focus
Business, Published on 01/09/2022
» Industry leaders shared views of how the country should move forward, from creating multiple economic growth engines to the promotion of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, to allow Thailand to attain economic sustainability.
U.S. Entertainment and Leisure Industries Hit the Wall in China
Business, Published on 26/08/2022
» Hollywood studio executives charged with projecting global box-office revenues are putting $0 in the China column. Baccarat tables in Macau sit empty. Singers skip Shanghai concert halls on tour.
New visa plan aimed at Europe's wealthy digital nomads
Published on 21/08/2022
» Thailand will soon welcome applications for its 10-year "golden visa" scheme aimed at wealthy foreigners, primarily those employed in tech sectors and digital nomads — or "work-from-Thailand professionals" as the Thai government puts it.
Germany Plans to Keep Last Three Nuke Plants Open in Policy U-Turn
Business, Published on 18/08/2022
» Germany plans to postpone the closure of the country's last three nuclear power plants as it braces for a possible shortage of energy this winter after Russia throttled gas supplies to the country, said German government officials.
Sri Lanka's next test
Asia focus, Published on 01/08/2022
» In a win for democracy, mass protests in Sri Lanka recently led to the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Heatwave-hit Farnborough airshow basks in bumper Boeing order
AFP, Published on 19/07/2022
» FARNBOROUGH: Britain's Farnborough airshow flew into view Monday under a sweltering heatwave, as US planemaker Boeing basked in the glow of the first gigantic order in global aviation's first get-together since Covid.
Raising a glass
Asia focus, Published on 11/07/2022
» Describing herself as a courageous person, Preeti Arora Razdan likes taking risks -- whether it be in her personal life or in business. She is passionate about exploring new places. Her enthusiasm for skydiving and scuba diving also exemplifies these qualities.
Govt mulls ways to keep State Oil Fund from sinking
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/07/2022
» The Energy Ministry is considering ways to boost the State Oil Fund, which is more than 100 billion baht in debt, a well-placed source revealed on Tuesday.