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One currency to link them all: the rise of the renminbi
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» International use of the Chinese renminbi is expected to surge in the next five to 10 years given the need for financing by the Chinese government of infrastructure projects under its One Belt One Road (OBOR) programme, a banking executive says.
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Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.
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Sino-Thai rail project put back on track
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/09/2016
» Nanning: Construction for the first phase of the Sino-Thai high-speed railway is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year as bilateral talks between the two governments are wrapping up, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
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Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
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In China's shadow
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Home to 1.3 billion people spread across a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, China is a force to be reckoned with. "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold" sums up the profound impact the world's second largest economy now has on global affairs.
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StanChart: Investment will boost growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/06/2016
» Thailand's economic growth outlook this year is bullish because of planned infrastructure projects and the crowding-in effect generated from private investment, says Standard Chartered Bank Thailand.
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ADB keen to support megaprojects
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/01/2016
» The government's megaproject investment is likely to use domestic lending sources in the initial phase with foreign lenders joining in the later stage, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Krungthai Bank nears B100bn deal
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/11/2015
» The Finance Ministry plans to acquire the entire 55% stake in Krungthai Bank (KTB) held by the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in a deal worth 100 billion baht.
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Somkid: Prepare SMEs for AEC now
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/03/2015
» Thailand should undertake reforms to beef up competitiveness in preparation for the fast-approaching Asean Economic Community (AEC), says Somkid Jatusripitak, chairman of the advisory board to the prime minister.
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KResearch: 4% growth possible in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/10/2014
» The Thai economy is likely to grow by 1.6% this year amid falling exports and a bleak tourism recovery, but public investment, domestic consumption and a rebound in shipments should boost next year's growth rate to 4%, says Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
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