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Frontier markets fret
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» 2022 has been another challenging year for Asian frontier markets against the backdrop of a recovery from the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The challenges have been magnified by the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and high commodity prices that are exacerbating inflationary pressures, even as global demand for manufactured goods remains weak.
Bank of Thailand still upbeat despite headwinds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2022
» The Thai economy will face more challenges next year amid global uncertainties, but its recovery remains on track, according to a Bank of Thailand (BoT) executive.
The dilemma of central banking
Business, Published on 28/01/2020
» Low interest rates -- both nominal and real -- have been a persistent feature of advanced economies since the 1980s. How long, many now wonder, can the trend last?
Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
WTO cuts global trade growth outlook
AFP, Published on 14/04/2015
» GENEVA — Global commerce is expected to grow just 3.3% this year, the World Trade Organisation said Tuesday, slashing its previous forecast of 4% as global economic growth remains weak.