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Central bank plans steps to curb strong baht
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2019
» Thailand is not in recession but growing below potential and the central bank is ready to take action if needed, while there are also plans for further measures to curb the baht's strength, central bank and government officials said on Thursday.
Myanamar reforms gather pace
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 09/04/2018
» Myanmar has reached a critical crossroads with the start of a new financial year as the National League for Democracy (NLD) government enters its third year in office. But concrete plans for accelerated economic and political reform are in the pipeline. They mark a return to the NLD's traditional, populist principles, stressing land rights and economic fairness but with an emphasis on economic liberalisation.
France finds it tough to rid itself of political corruption
News, John Lloyd, Published on 09/03/2017
» Political corruption in France is common, and usually -- if the politician is at or near the top of the political game -- unpunished by law. Yet the 2017 presidential election may mark something of a revolt against a semi-aristocratic disdain for the public whose tax euros have long been plundered for private or party use.
SET falls 20.51 to 1,500.97 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 20.51 points, or 1.35%, to close at 1,500.97 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 50.49 billion baht, with 12.71 billion shares traded.
Sset steady above 1,500 in mixed week for equities
Business, Published on 25/07/2016
» Recap: US stocks closed out their fourth straight week of gains but European markets were mostly flat, amid concerns ranging from Brexit to the future of Turkey following a failed coup attempt. Japan slid back amid indications that central bank stimulus might not be as aggressive as traders had hoped for.
World food prices fall in November
Business, Published on 04/12/2015
» ROME: World food prices fell in November for the first time in three months, pulled down by a strong dollar and ample supplies, the United Nations food agency said yesterday.
Foreign stock investors love Philippines
Published on 13/04/2015
» MANILA — Net foreign purchases of Philippine shares jumped to US$1.1 billion in January-to-March, the highest for any quarter in almost three years and more than twice the net volume of funds flowing into Southeast Asia's biggest economy Indonesia.
Stocks rally on FED signal but SET fails to respond
Business, Published on 23/03/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets rallied strongly and foreign fund flows returned to risky asset classes including equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled that it would not start raising its interest rates until later this year, easing concerns of an increase as soon as June.
Taking stock in Manila
Asia focus, Published on 12/01/2015
» The spacious room where I was scheduled to meet my distinguished visitor from the Philippines was packed with conference delegates gathered for light refreshments during a coffee break. Among that busy crowd, a calm, earnest man in a pinstriped charcoal suit smiled brightly when we were introduced.
Asian stocks mostly up
Published on 12/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mostly higher Wednesday as Tokyo extended a rally after the dollar broke 116 yen for the first time in seven years, while speculation swirls that Japan may put off another unpopular sales tax hike.