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Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
China now tops world's movie market
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 28/12/2020
» China recently surpassed the United States to become the world's biggest movie market by ticket sales for the first time. China recorded box-office revenue of US$1.99 billion from January to October, topping US sales of $1.94 billion.
An impressive showing for M&A
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
Markets meant to limit climate change
Business, Published on 08/02/2023
» Attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are not restricted to environmental and technological approaches, as economic instruments are meant to support campaigns against global warming.
'Netflix of China' makes its mark
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 23/09/2019
» Entertainment is big business in China. iQiyi, China's largest video streaming service, is breaking new ground in this area. The company has been dubbed "the Netflix of China" for adapting the model of the popular US-based streaming service to suit the Chinese market.
Dance like everyone's looking
Life, Published on 14/04/2020
» Social distancing can't stop us from doing what we love. That's why we have seen many musicians around the world taking to social media platforms to play music live for their fans, straight from their homes. Thailand is no different.
Economists urge caution for gloomy 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare for global economic difficulties as they will intensify next year, according to economists.
Bangkok Bank takes over StanChart’s Permata for $2.7bn
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
SET up 0.2%, global markets cringe over trade war fears
Business, Published on 03/03/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets fell to two-week lows yesterday, with steelmakers taking a pounding after US President Donald Trump said he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, reviving fears of a trade war.
Po leaves wood carving charity auction
Published on 04/06/2021
» “Prosperity Po Leaves” exotic wall décor