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41.1m tourists eyed for 2019 worth B2.2 trillion
Business, Published on 29/01/2019
» Tourism will continue to be a powerful driver for economic growth this year, expected to generate 2.21 trillion baht in income from 41.1 million international arrivals.
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SET has best week of year as Pyongyang rattles investors
Business, Published on 04/09/2017
» Recap: Another missile launch by North Korea and Hurricane Harvey in the US shook global capital markets as investors reallocated assets, shifting to safe havens such as gold and bonds, as well as equities in Asian emerging markets including Thailand. Previously the worst performer among emerging market peers, the SET had its highest weekly percentage gain of the year.
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Investors pause before Fed decision; oil woes persist
Business, Published on 12/06/2017
» Recap: Global stock markets moved cautiously last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy rate decision this week. Falling oil prices amid concern over rising supply from the US and Nigeria also exacerbated market sentiment. The Thai stock market moved in a very tight range on a dearth of positive factors.
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Syria and Trump-Xi talks keep investors on sidelines
Business, Published on 10/04/2017
» Recap: Markets were rattled late last week after US cruise missiles struck a Syrian air base, while global investors moved to the sidelines pending the outcome of talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and gold soared and oil prices also surged. The formal promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, ensuring an election sometime late next year, helped keep the Thai stock market in a rangebound trade.
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Set moves ahead as dow hits 20,000 point milestone
Business, Published on 30/01/2017
» Recap: The Dow Jones Industrial Average last week crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time, lifting Thai shares by 1% on Thursday to a two-year high before rally slowed at the end of the week. European equities slipped and trading in Asia was subdued because of the Lunar New Year holidays.
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The late, late show
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/06/2016
» Normally prime time for television is 8-11pm or thereabouts, the period when the family gathers to watch news and series while having dinner. So it will come as a surprise to many that for Muslim audiences during this month of Ramadan, prime time for television is closer to a graveyard shift -- 3-4.30am, deep in the night while most people are asleep -- as families wake up for the pre-dawn meal before a full day of fasting.
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Cautious tone from fed gives big lift to stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2016
» Recap: The cautious tone of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the global economy that lessened prospects for a US interest-rate increase triggered a global stock market rally last week. Positive investor response to her views also pushed the Thai stock market back above 1,400 points.
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IRPC scaling 'Everest' to lift efficiency and returns
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 26/02/2016
» In simple terms, our operations start from importing crude oil to refining oil into petroleum products such as naphtha, petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas and making petrochemical products. Petroleum products represent 70% of our revenue. Our petrochemical business involves producing olefins and aromatics, which represent nearly 30% of our revenues. About 60% of our products are sold domestically and the rest exported globally.
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The power brokers
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2014
» SPECIAL REPORT: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha's new economic team faces urgent tasks, write Post reporters
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Korean Investment: 12 billion baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/03/2012
» Thai govt roadshow attracts investment from line-up of Korea's top companies & SMEs: electronics, electrical appliances, even solar power & electricity from garbage.
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