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US stock rally turns 567 point loss into 567 point gain
Associated Press, Published on 07/02/2018
» NEW YORK: US stocks rallied Tuesday as a late surge helped them regain almost half their losses from the day before, when they had their biggest plunge in 6-1/2 years. That came at the end of a day of heavy trading and huge swings for the market.
Shares sink for 2nd day
Business, Published on 07/02/2018
» Local stocks slid for a second straight day as foreign investors were rattled by steep Wall Street losses and opted to shift to lower-risk assets.
Citibank: Equities still outshine bonds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/02/2018
» The equity asset class continues to look more attractive than bonds, with global earnings expected to grow by 9% this year, Citibank says.
Fed rate fears spark SET correction
Business, Published on 06/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday suffered a sharp correction as foreign investors were spooked by the possibility of a faster rate hike by the US Federal Reserve after January's upbeat US employment and wage data.
Panel wants end to licensing nightmare
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/02/2018
» A law reform panel is to ask the government to vastly curb the amount of paperwork involved in issuing licences to businesses.
Thai Life seeks digital boost to take Asean market share
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/02/2018
» Thai Life Insurance Plc has outlined its 10-year strategic plan, which includes flexing its investment muscle overseas and shifting to digital, with an aim at becoming a top-five life insurer for first-year and total premiums in the region.
Thriving in a disrupted world
Business, Published on 05/02/2018
» Nazir Razak, chairman of CIMB Group, has spent a lot of time thinking about the increasing impact of technology. "CIMB is in good shape for the future, but, unfortunately, the future is not in good shape," he said at the annual management summit of Malaysia's second-largest financial services firm in November.
Second time around
Spectrum, Published on 04/02/2018
» There has been continued demand for used high-end condominium units in older buildings in Bangkok, where prices have risen at a much slower pace than in new projects. While older condominium developments offer many advantages, there can be pitfalls too.
IBank hopeful of partnership
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Vitai Ratanakorn, acting president of state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank), has voiced confidence that the ongoing search for a partner will be concluded soon, even though the bank's attempts to strike a deal have failed twice.
Merchants slow to adopt EDC systems
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2018
» The Finance Ministry will encourage merchants to install swiping devices for credit and debit cards after the number of merchants equipped with point-of-sale terminals under the national e-payment scheme was found to be 140,000, still far below the target of 560,000.