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Global trade imbalances
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/12/2010
» The problems currently plaguing the world economy and what emerging market countries such as Thailand can do about it are outlined by the head of Thailand's SEC.
Rapid capital market development in Asean
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2011
» Transparent capital markets stretch across ASEAN borders replacing the secrecy of banks, local-currency bond markets reducing risk of currency and maturity mismatch.
Could Yingluck be disqualified?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/05/2011
» Thaksin Shinawatra's business dealings that led to the seizure of his assets last year may cause legal problems for Phue Thai's PM candidate as well.
Targetting Yingluck
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2011
» Away from the friendly crowds that have greeted Yingluck wherever she goes, her critics are becoming more than a little annoying.
A bittersweet relationship
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.
Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
ECB rate cut a tonic for emerging market stocks
Business, Published on 08/09/2014
» Recap: Asian shares were buoyed last week by speculation about asset reallocation to emerging markets after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut its policy rate to stave off deflation risk.
Growing global growth worries put stocks in red
Business, Published on 13/10/2014
» Recap: The International Monetary Fund's reduction of its forecast for world economic growth jolted global stock markets early last week and also sent oil prices plunging. A dovish tone in US Federal Reserve minutes helped ease worries briefly before markets sank again on Friday. Thai shares were hit by foreign investor selling and profit-taking by local investors.
Slowdown Worries mounting
Business, Published on 20/10/2014
» Recap: Global bourses have been in bear mode as concerns mount about global economic growth. Investors are advised to keep a close watch on the US Federal Reserve, which will meet on Oct 28-29, for signals about monetary policy direction, as well as global economic conditions.