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Owe what a feeling
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/03/2015
» The rapid accumulation of household debt seen in Asia over the past five years has triggered concerns about the prospect of a financial crisis similar to the one in 2007 caused by the bursting of the housing bubble in the United States.
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Labour shortages leave Thailand's growth stuck in the starting gate
Asia focus, Published on 06/04/2015
» A growing labour undersupply has been of the factors behind Thailand's sub-par economic growth. A nationwide survey of companies in six key sectors by SCB Economic Intelligence Center last year found that at least half had trouble filling vacancies within a three-month search.
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The property sector in the digital age
Asia focus, Published on 01/08/2016
» Technology has brought about disruption that has forced many businesses to change to ensure their survival and growth. Digital platforms are revolutionising the way business is done in some sectors. This has introduced new buzzwords to the world, such as AdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and now in the property sector we have PropTech for property technology. PropTech aims to reduce paper-based processes and provide ancillary services across sectors, leading an inevitable wave of change.
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Banks urged to cash in on CLMV growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/06/2016
» Thai banks have more room to penetrate neighbouring countries' banking sectors, with ample opportunities for loan growth and risk diversification, says an executive specialising in principal investments.
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For Thai banks, partnerships expand reach at low risk
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» As global banking giants go on a slimming spree and regional banks in Asean say their size is appropriate, banks in Thailand are likely to continue their current strategy of servicing customers via partnerships and opening branches in some neighbouring countries.
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Wall street staggers but set powers past 1,600
Business, Published on 29/09/2014
» Recap: Wall Street pulled back last week after disappointing US durable goods orders suggested the recovery might be weaker than thought. However, the Thai stock market continued to march up and finally passed 1,600 points — a level not seen since May last year — on Friday on investor hopes that economic stimulus measures will soon take hold. Window-dressing as the quarter-end approaches also lent support.
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Empires make way for new generation
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» It's an old Chinese saying: the first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, but the third wrecks it. In many cases, this old saying has proved to be true.
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Will condo oversupply lead to a real estate bubble?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/10/2010
» One of the largest Asset Management Companies in Thailand reports an oversupply of condos. Could this lead to a bubble and non-performing loans?
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SET up 1% on China optimism
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2012
» Thai stocks rose 1% on Friday in line with other Asian markets as investors speculated that China's central bank would act soon to spur the world's second-largest economy.
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SET rises 5.09 points
Online Reporters, Published on 27/07/2012
» Thai stocks rose slightly on Friday but finished the week down sharply from a week earlier.
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