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Analyst sees Bank of Thailand as likely to copy Fed
Business, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Federal Reserve's large interest rate cut of 0.5 percentage points this week, the first reduction in four years, could pave the way for the Bank of Thailand to slash its policy rate in December, says CIMB Thai Bank chief economist Amonthep Chawla.
Big names chase virtual bank licences
Published on 19/09/2024
» Competition for new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their intentions prior to the deadline for submissions on Thursday.
Consumer spending to finally recover this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
HR issues that boards need to focus on
Business, Published on 19/09/2024
» On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe air turbulence that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of one passenger.
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
Donald Trump promotes new crypto business
Published on 17/09/2024
» A day after an apparent assassination attempt, former US president Donald Trump appeared on an online livestream Monday to champion his latest business venture: cryptocurrencies.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.
Asian shares advance on tech rally, rate optimism
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced on Friday, following a tech rally on Wall Street, while US economic data sustained expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates next week.
MR. D.I.Y. kicks off listing process
Business, Published on 10/09/2024
» MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand), a fast-growing general home improvement and lifestyle retailer, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO).