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Asian equity rally powered by rate-cut optimism
Business, Published on 16/12/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equities extended their rallies yesterday, while currencies held onto recent gains amid a bout of Fed-fuelled optimism, after the US central bank flagged likely rate cuts next year.
Baht declines as investors baulk at lack of fiscal discipline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2023
» The baht weakened to below 36 to the dollar on Monday as renewed concerns surfaced over Thailand’s fiscal discipline, following the government’s announcement on its digital wallet scheme on Friday, leading to outflows from Thai bond and stock markets, according to analysts.
Baht likely to climb higher if Fed disappoints on rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/11/2023
» The baht, which traded at a six-week high of 35.86 to the United States dollar on Tuesday morning, is likely to appreciate further if the Federal Reserve fails to produce a clear statement about US interest rate trends at its meeting this week, say analysts.
The world is in chaos. How should I invest?
Business, Published on 28/10/2023
» Looking at the world economic and investment picture in the final quarter of the year, it is rather disturbing to say the least. For a start, the 10-year US Treasury yield has surged to 5%, a level not seen since the global financial crisis 15 years ago.
Digital wallet handout to shrink, delay by 7-8 months
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout may face delays of seven to eight months and a reduction in scope, as it will only cover the poor, according to a deputy minister of finance.
Banks post 9-month loan growth of 0.71%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/10/2023
» Thailand's six largest banks booked marginal loan growth of 0.71% in the first nine months of 2023 year-on-year as loan expansion was slow among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and household debt swelled.
Ten banks record B177bn in net profit
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2023
» Ten local commercial banks, including nine listed on the SET, reported consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2023 of 177 billion baht, up 15.1% year-on-year, attributed to rising interest income as a result of policy rate hikes.
Mideast tensions push down Asian equities
Business, Published on 21/10/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks declined yesterday for a third day following falls on Wall Street as tensions escalated in the Middle East, driving gold and oil to further advances.
NBTC International OTT Symposium Aims to Propel Thailand into Digital Era
Published on 12/10/2023
» In a bid to lead Thailand into a fully digital era, the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) organised the NBTC International OTT Symposium in the Digital Ecosystem, with a focus on exchanging visions and driving Thai society into a fully digital era, fostering collaboration between domestic corporations and international organisations.
Thailand Cyber Top Talent 2023: ASEAN Cybersecurity Showdown
Published on 02/10/2023
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. have joined forces to organise the "Thailand Cyber Top Talent 2023," a groundbreaking cybersecurity competition open to local students and the general public. Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes totalling up to 521,000 THB.