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Asian trade subdued as economic outlook weakens
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian share markets were subdued on Friday and the dollar held onto its gains from safe-haven flows, after soft economic data from the US and China fuelled concerns about a global slowdown.
Thai bonds post longest rally
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2014
» Thailand's slowest inflation in five years and prospects of a protracted slump in oil prices are a boon for bond investors enjoying the longest rally since 2010.
Office and hotel outlook dim
Business, Published on 23/06/2021
» After a full year of Covid-induced financial pressure with limited significant improvement in the economy, the outlook for the office and hotel markets remains challenging, according to the international property consultant CBRE.
Floods: Economy slowed to near-zero growth
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/02/2012
» 3.8% growth predicted before the floods fell to 0.1%. Growth was 7.8% in 2010. Forecast 5.5% to 6.5% this year.
Is it all the Bank of Thailand's fault?
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 12/09/2019
» Currently, the two most pressing economic issues in Thailand are the appreciation of the baht and the high level of household debt.
Shaping the wealth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2019
» � These are exciting times for Asia's wealth market. The global economic centre of gravity has shifted to the region, which has now become the wealth creation centre of the world. A report issued in June by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projected that wealth in Asia excluding Japan would expand by 9.4% from 2018 to 2023.
Reimagining Asean in 2025: competitive and inclusive
Asia focus, Published on 19/06/2017
» While there is broad public awareness that the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is making progress, especially with respect to lowering trade tariffs, the benefits of this progress are not always recognised on a day-to-day basis by the people of Southeast Asia.
Upbeat global mood helps keep set in black
Business, Published on 22/09/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets advanced early last week on speculation that China will introduce monetary stimulus measures, but stocks pulled back after the US Federal Reserve surprisingly increased its estimate for its benchmark interest rate by the end of 2015. However, persistent offshore fund inflows helped the Thai market trade in positive territory.
What's new in business news: May 12, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2015
» Small Phuket hotels up for sale in tough hotel market, cable TV switches to high-speed internet as customers lost to digital & satellite TV & state pawn shops get liquidity injection for new school year.
Jobless rate tightly anchored
Business, Published on 04/02/2015
» A mere 0.56% — that's Thailand's official unemployment rate as of year-end 2014. It's among the lowest in the world, and compares with 9.4% in India and 6% in the Philippines within the region.