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Share trade subdued after long-expected Fed move
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Startup marketplace for fund-raising in the works
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/04/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to use more than 600 startups registered with New Economic Warrior (NEW), an online community initiated by the stock exchange, for the startup fund-raising platform it is setting up soon, its chief says.
Surat Thani mulls flood cure
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 25/01/2017
» A Surat Thani governor will propose a project to build water retention areas in the province as a long-term measure against flooding.
SRT chief, board get the chop
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/02/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to remove the governor and entire board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) in a move believed to stem from alleged irregularities in the agency's double-track railway projects.
China weakness and Trump vagueness hurt sentiment
Business, Published on 16/01/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets were mixed last week as disappointing Chinese trade data dented already weak investor sentiment after US President-elect Donald Trump offered no details of his big-spending fiscal plans at his first news conference in months. Higher oil prices lifted Thai stock market sentiment.
NFC chairman calls for farming reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2016
» Prapat Panyachatraksa, chairman of the National Farmers Council, is urging the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to reform the agriculture sector and move towards integrated farming to help alleviate poverty among farmers.
Thailand critical to Tesco
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 24/11/2016
» British retailer Tesco plans to increase its investment in Thailand over the next several years, including initiatives to help local farmers and small businesses.
What about Industry 3.0?
Business, Published on 10/10/2016
» Thailand has been aggressively promoting investment privileges through its Board of Investment (BoI) to attract high-technology industries and drive the economy towards the "Thailand 4.0" era.
5 technology startups keen to list on MAI
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/09/2016
» Five tech startups, including the Thai-owned restaurant review website Wongnai Media and the electronic bookstore Ookbee, plan to raise funds on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI).
Korean businesses tune in to Asean opportunities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2016
» Amid growing awareness about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), member states are being encouraged to further strengthen their integration to draw interest from Korean companies that are exploring more opportunities in the region.