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US stimulus still pivotal in world outlook
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 12/10/2012
» While the biggest risk facing the world economy remains the euro-zone crisis, the prospect of a pullback in spending by the US is another concern, according to Standard Chartered Bank economists.
BoT girds for volatility
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 16/06/2012
» The Bank of Thailand is confident it can handle severe currency swings and volatility in the real economy should the situation in Europe deteriorate.
Greek election hopeful for euro
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/06/2012
» The outcome of Greece's parliamentary election on Sunday after an inconclusive first round on May 6 gave a brief respite to investors, as the two parties now preparing to form a government ran on a platform of tackling the sovereign debt crisis from within the euro zone.
UBS sees 5-year EU slowdown
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/07/2012
» The euro zone could go through a five-year adjustment period during which efforts to recapitalise banks and negotiations on financial aid could become more practical, especially after next year's German elections, says UBS Securities.
Asia 'slightly affected'
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 13/07/2012
» Asian economies are expected to be slightly affected by heightening economic risks in the euro zone and the US, say the heads of multinational agencies.
Economists slam government policies
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 25/07/2012
» Leading economists expressed concern the government's paddy mortgage project is ineffective in addressing the wealth gap and is leading to significant losses of fiscal resources.
Thai rice loses price competitiveness
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 01/05/2012
» Thai rice exports fell by 63% year-on-year in March as the government rice mortgage programme pushed prices well above competitors such as India and Vietnam, according to a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Diplomat has faith in euro's future
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/06/2012
» The EU remains confident economic integration is one of the most beneficial strategies for countries to thrive in a globalised world, says Rolf Schulze, the German ambassador to Thailand.
The wisdom of going slow
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 09/03/2012
» To Ratana Bualoi, who works at a stage organising company, the minimum-wage increase to 300 baht per day in April makes him uneasy, although he agrees it should increase.
ADB sees Myanmar adding 6%
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 12/04/2012
» Economic growth in Myanmar is expected to jump sharply thanks to higher investment following the political and economic developments in the country over the past several months, says Asian Development Bank.