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KTBST realistic on prospects for 2021
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/12/2020
» After seeing profits double this year, KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) expects profit growth next year to stagnate because of poor-performing Thai capital markets caused by the slow roll-out of a coronavirus vaccine.
Envoys urge rule reform
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Five ambassadors from developed economies met at the US ambassador's residence in Bangkok last week to call for Thailand to undergo regulatory reform, which should ease doing business, in addition to allowing fast-track access for essential business travel as the US thrashes out its political turmoil.
Fitch upbeat on nation's short-term prospects
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/10/2019
» Despite uncertainty from a potential global economic slowdown and US-China trade tensions, Fitch Ratings has a positive outlook on Thailand's credit rating and economy in the near future and could possibly upgrade the country's ratings in the next few years if positive economic fundamentals are maintained.
EU ambassador upbeat on Thai FTA talks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/09/2019
» The EU ambassador to Thailand said he was "optimistic" the long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will continue between Thailand and the EU, speaking at the 7th annual EU-Asean Business Summit in Bangkok.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.
BoT forecasts 3.9% GDP growth despite weak shipments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/03/2019
» Strong domestic demand will partially offset declining exports, leading to higher-than-expected GDP growth of 3.9% this year, says the Bank of Thailand.
Hong Kong trade council boosts Thai investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/03/2019
» Hong Kong's Trade Development Council (HKTDC) believes Thailand is a springboard into Asean and is pushing a variety of programmes to spur investment in Thai industries and startups.
Hong Kong office in Bangkok encourages investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/03/2019
» Chief executive Carrie Lam announced on Thursday Hong Kong would open an economic and trade office in Bangkok to promote trade and collaboration, especially in the tech sector and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Credit Suisse offers view
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/02/2019
» The upcoming general election will have a moderate-positive impact on Thai equities, says John Woods, chief investment officer of Credit Suisse Asia-Pacific.
Twitter vague on preventing Thai election misinformation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 31/01/2019
» Twitter says it is committed to preventing misinformation in elections around the world, but offers sparse details on specific elections like Thailand's.