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World Bank: Myanmar recovery years away
Published on 27/06/2023
» The economy of Myanmar has shown some signs of stabilising in the first half of this year but it is unlikely to recover to pre-Covid levels until 2027 or 2028, according to the World Bank.
Horns of a dilemma
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2023
» With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
Rough week for equities as central banks talk tough
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slumped in line with global equity markets, which have seen their worst week this year, as a string of hawkish central bank surprises made investors nervous about the economic cost of taming inflation.
Thai stock index remains low amid foreign sell-off
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below 1,500 points in early trading hours yesterday, then traded near the 1,500-point mark for most of the day as foreigners continued to sell Thai shares amid interest rate hikes and political uncertainty.
Headwinds in the third quarter
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» In the third quarter, we believe the global economy will face three risk factors: economic slowdown, with inflation and interest rates remaining high; risks from tighter financial liquidity; and slower economic growth in China and emerging markets.
Bank of England delivers big rate hike
Published on 22/06/2023
» LONDON: The Bank of England (BoE) rattled markets by raising interest rates by half a percentage point — twice the amount expected — on Thursday, after it said there had been “significant” news suggesting British inflation would take longer to fall.
Thai Vietjet Teams Up with Centara, Offering Extra Benefits to Travelers
Published on 22/06/2023
» Thai Vietjet and Centara Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create a marketing collaboration that provides special advantages to Thai Vietjet's passengers and Centara's customers throughout the year.
China takes aim at ‘hidden’ public debt
Published on 21/06/2023
» BEIJING: China has begun a fresh round of nationwide inspections to work out how much money local governments owe, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that authorities are preparing to take concrete steps to tackle a key financial risk.
Grab cutting 11% of workforce
Published on 20/06/2023
» SINGAPORE: Singapore-based Grab Holdings, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and food delivery app, is cutting 1,000 jobs, or 11% of its workforce, its CEO said on Tuesday, citing the need to manage costs and ensure more affordable services long-term.