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4% expansion next year 'a challenge'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/12/2014
» Despite public policymakers' confidence of achieving 4% economic growth next year, it remains a challenge because of possible deferral of government infrastructure spending and the fragile global economic outlook, says MBMG Group.
Kasikornbank tips investments to reach B1.27tn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2015
» Thailand's private and public investments are likely to total 1.27 trillion baht this year thanks to government megaprojects and a recovery of confidence by the private sector, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
Thailand's business ranking up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/10/2014
» Thailand's world ranking for ease of doing business has improved from 28th to 26th this year.
BoT chops GDP view for 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/09/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its economic growth forecast for next year to 4.8%, a sign of the challenges that still lie ahead after a shaky 2014.
Amundi betting big on bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/10/2014
» Despite foreign investors' recent sell-off of Thai shares, France's Amundi Asset Management is overweighting the Thai stock market, pointing out the military-appointed government's infrastructure development projects will act as a catalyst in boosting the economy.
BoT: Slow exports can be countered
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/09/2014
» Domestic consumption, private investment and fiscal-budget disbursement could compensate for lacklustre export growth, says the Bank of Thailand.
ICBC eyes yuan clearing bank
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/07/2014
» A yuan clearing house is expected to commence operation in Thailand within two years, enhancing opportunities for bilateral trade and production, says the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
AIA keeps regional expansion strategy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/07/2014
» AIA Group remains committed to developing its insurance business in Asia-Pacific due to significant customer coverage and growing spending power while expecting its Thai subsidiary to reap benefits from improved confidence in the second half.
Growth unlikely to hit 2.7%, says BoT
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/05/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has cast doubt on whether economic growth can meet its 2.7% forecast this year, although the junta will soon unveil a roadmap aimed at stimulating the economy.
Chinese currency set for bigger role
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/07/2014
» The yuan is expected to play a greater role in international trade and financial transactions within the next few years aided by China’s economic growth and the Shanghai free-trade zone, says a Bank of China senior official.