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Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
Prayut firm in fight against corruption
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday urged all parties to join forces to fight on to curb corruption, a key factor blamed for failed state management in the past and which affects Thailand's economy, society, politics, education and public expenditure.
Oil rout drags down shares ahead of fed talks
Business, Published on 19/09/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets plunged last week as investors cashed out ahead of this week's much-awaited US Federal Reserve meeting. Worries over the oil glut also triggered selling of energy stocks, but the Thai market picked up following a recent steep fall.
Is inflation spiraling out of control?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
Why so much corruption?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2011
» 64% of adults think corruption acceptable if they or their country benefit. 70% under 20 would cheat or bribe to pass exams or win games.
Interest rate uptrends and business failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011
» Interest rates are rising. Business size and existing debt are key survival indicators.
Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
The many dimensions of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.