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K-Research expects central bank to stay the course on rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2024
» Despite growing market anticipation of monetary policy easing, Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) is ruling out the possibility of a Bank of Thailand (BoT) policy rate cut at its April 10 meeting amid growing concerns about a weakening baht.
Analysts wary of SET proposal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Stock market analysts and investors have offered a lukewarm response to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's proposal for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to extend its trading hours, saying they are unsure how the idea will increase trading on the bourse.
Oil re-emerges as a wild card in Asian economies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2017
» A sharp increase in oil prices, which are now trading at a two-year high above US$60 per barrel for Brent crude, could adversely affect Asian economic growth by stoking inflationary pressure as well as costs in a region where demand has not yet fully recovered.
Cleaner, safer cities, Japanese style
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» Urban sprawl caused by disorderly development, delayed infrastructure construction and increasing environmental problems are all linked to rapidly increasing populations. Major cities across Asia are battling the same challenges including solid waste disposal, a shortage of water resources, traffic congestion, pollution and a lack of land for public use.
Cyclical softness
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2015
» The sharp fall in global oil prices this year has begun to drag down petrochemical prices and spreads as demand slows in China while new capacity continues to arrive on the market, experts say.
Banpu projects flat revenue for this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2013
» Banpu Plc, Asean's leading coal miner, expects flat revenue growth this year from 117 billion baht in 2012 despite a surge in sales volume as coal prices continue to dip.