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FTI frets over China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gripped with a fresh worry over the influx of inexpensive Chinese goods following China's reopening, though Beijing's policy is good for the tourism sector.
Sentiment increases in January to 43-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 93.9 points in January, the highest level in 43 months, up from 92.6 points in December last year as entrepreneurs benefited from the state "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate, the tourism recovery and China's reopening.
SET gains as Asian bourses enjoy upbeat week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for their fifth straight week of gains as China's reopening and data highlighting a resilient US economy boosted investor sentiment.
TISI decreases for first time in 7 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) decreased for the first time in seven months to 92.6 points during the festive month of December last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Analysts upbeat on outlook for Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/12/2022
» Analysts are bullish on the Thai stock market's prospects in 2023 after China announced the country's reopening in January, while cryptocurrency is likely to remain volatile in the first six months, perhaps improving in the latter half when inflation eases.
Rate worries keep SET from gaining ground
Business, Published on 17/12/2022
» The SET index gained early this week before swinging down to around the 1,620 level after the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision. Investors are now worried that the pace of rate increases will not slow as much as the market had expected earlier.
Power hike to force up price of goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/12/2022
» Entrepreneurs under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plan to increase product prices by 5-12% if the government implements its plan to increase the power tariff between January and April next year.
Nov industrial sentiment at highest in over 3 years on tourism rebound
Published on 13/12/2022
» Thailand's industrial sentiment rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 41-month high, bolstered by a recovery in domestic demand and tourism as foreign visitors returned, an industries group said on Tuesday.
Equities soar as US inflation shows signs of easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares jumped yesterday as slowing US inflation and an easing of some Chinese Covid quarantine rules triggered a relief rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed as much as 3.5%, on track for its best weekly gain since April 2020.
Call for stimulus as slowdown looms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/11/2022
» The Thai economy, which is struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, likely faces a new slowdown as a global recession is expected next year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).