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Dollar revival takes shine off asia stocks
Business, Published on 14/02/2017
» Recap: Asian markets fell early last week amid worries about Donald Trump's protectionist stance, uncertainty about France's political outlook, another crisis brewing in Greece and falling oil prices. However, sentiment picked up following Wall Street's climb to record highs after President Trump said he planned to overhaul business taxes. The Thai stock market see-sawed, with profit-taking keeping the SET Index in check while buying ahead of corporate earnings and dividend season limited the downside.
Rice exports could slip
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2017
» Thai rice exports are expected to drop by 3.8% in volume this year, with export prices likely to stay relatively low because of higher global supply and stiffer competition.
'I am confident about 2017'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/01/2017
» The military government brought in Somkid Jatusripitak to lead the regime's economic team in 2015, as the country was struggling with internal politics and global economic downturn.
How to creatively plan for the new year
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 05/01/2017
» Happy New Year to you! If you're a proactive person like me, then the first week of 2017 is the time to creatively plan for the new year. How can you make 2017 a successful, joyful and happy one? Here are some do's and don'ts to consider.
Several US rate rises likely next year, says bond guru
Business, Published on 19/12/2016
» The US Federal Reserve could jack up interest rates up to four times next year and the rate rises are likely to continue to pressure capital outflows in emerging markets, according to a bond guru.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Hawkish fed tone rattles asia, But only briefly
Business, Published on 19/12/2016
» Recap: Hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve of a faster pace of policy tightening next year weighed on Asian stock markets last week. Most recovered late in the week after investors concluded the reaction had been overdone. Anticipation of a year-end spending spree by consumers lured by tax breaks kept the Thai bourse steady.
Myanmar immigration and personal income tax updates
Business, Published on 01/03/2016
» Political and economic reforms continue to take place in Myanmar, with more sanctions imposed during the former era of junta rule being lifted at an accelerated rate. This trend has been strengthened by the recent general election in which Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy won a landslide victory over the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party.
Farewell 2016, welcome the new year
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 28/12/2016
» This year's nearly over, two thousand sixteen<br> The strangest of years that we've recently seen<br> So many things happened, it's hard to recall<br> Except Leicester City winning football.
The most critical resource: 'not-so-talented' people
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 15/12/2016
» Competition among businesses today is very high compared with a decade or so ago. The convergence of information technology and telecommunications has been a major driver of this phenomenon. As organisations embrace new technology and management practices, they find themselves dealing with new types of workers and top managers. Some are struggling to identify and groom rising stars in this new context. Luckily for them, there are a number of tools and procedures that have proved useful in identifying talent for future top management.