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Barriers, data dearth hamper Asian market
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/08/2019
» Despite healthy GDP growth, the Southeast Asian property market still has investment barriers and a lack of data, says Credit Suisse.
With trade weak, East Asia counts on consumption and investment
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Despite the looming possibility of a trade war, economic growth is projected to improve in East Asian countries this year, propelled by two domestic engines of private consumption and public investment, economists say.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
Rocky road to democracy
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» 2016 has entered the history books as a highly eventful year, with Brexit and Donald Trump's election victory unnerving many people and causing anxiety about the future of Western democracy. Here in the East, meanwhile, we continue to travel along a rocky road toward fully functioning democracy in many countries, with democratic institutions in some cases dominated by kleptocrats, political dynasties and military strongmen.
Brexit and Trump won't torpedo Asian cooperation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/11/2016
» Despite growing anti-globalisation sentiment reflected in the Brexit vote, and Donald Trump's vow to pull the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) the moment he assumes the presidency, Asia Pacific countries are pressing ahead with many other regional plans.
Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
Central bank wary about Q3
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/08/2016
» The business environment in the third quarter is expected to improve at a gradual pace, supported by private consumption and tourism, says the Bank of Thailand.
Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/08/2016
» The baht hit a one-year high against the US dollar yesterday, tracking emerging-market currency strength as fading prospects of a US rate increase revved up investor appetite.
Thai stocks up on Japan's massive stimulus package
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/07/2016
» Thai shares yesterday joined in Asian stock market gains after Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled a stimulus package of more than ¥28 trillion (9 trillion baht), exceeding initial estimates of ¥20tn.