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    Investors cheer central banks, Jasmine buoys set

    Business, Published on 26/09/2016

    » Recap: The US Federal Reserve's less-hawkish view on the pace of interest-rate increases, coupled with policy tweaks by the Bank of Japan, buoyed global stock markets last week. The Thai bourse tracked global movements before profit-taking set in on Friday, while a huge tender offer for Jasmine International (JAS) shares also created a bounce.

  • BUSINESS

    Regional rail contender

    Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016

    » The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.

  • BUSINESS

    Opec output-cut deal provides lift for equities

    Business, Published on 03/10/2016

    » Recap: Global stock markets see-sawed last week with news developments. The relief rally that followed the previous week's Fed meeting ebbed, but Hillary Clinton's strong performance against Donald Trump in the first US presidential debate cheered investors. Also buoying sentiment was Opec's surprise agreement to cut oil output, but worries about the health of Deutsche Bank, which faces huge US fines for dodgy business practices, capped gains. The Opec decision helped the energy-heavy Thai stock market recoup some earlier losses.

  • BUSINESS

    Mixed messages from fed keep traders guessing

    Business, Published on 22/08/2016

    » Recap: A hawkish comment from New York Fed President William Dudley that US interest rates could be raised as soon as September weighed on global stock markets early last week. However, minutes of the July Fed meeting released on Wednesday suggested policymakers had mixed views and speculation about an imminent move decreased.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Biotechnology: Does Thailand need a new plan?

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012

    » Biotech in 21st century will be what telecom was to 20th. Call for new plan to catch up with Singapore (224 billion baht) vs. Thailand (5 billion)

  • BUSINESS

    Paper chase

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2016

    » Even though the market is mature in some areas, the pulp and paper business in Southeast Asia remains attractive with a substantial demand growth, and that has encouraged the entry of foreign manufacturers to compete with regional players.

  • BUSINESS

    Stocks rally strongly as fed dials back rate hikes

    Business, Published on 21/03/2016

    » Recap: Global stock markets rallied, propelled by the US Federal Reserve's dovish stance on its policy rate direction. However, the Thai stock market recorded its first weekly loss since Feb 12 as profit-taking capped gains.

  • BUSINESS

    Turning ideas into reality

    Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/01/2016

    » Few things sound more appealing than being able to give someone a business card bearing your name followed by "founder", "co-founder" or "chief executive officer" of a firm you nurtured. But the hard truth is that chances of success in the entrepreneurial world of the 21st century are wafer-thin -- statistics show that 90% or more of start-ups fail.

  • BUSINESS

    Oil rout, China weakness-keep-stocks-on-back-foot

    Business, Published on 18/01/2016

    » Recap: Asian stock markets swung back and forth last week but brief rebounds proved unsustainable in the face of dire economic news. Oil prices sank to a 12-year low below US$30 per barrel as investors worried about the health of the global economy, while the slowdown in China and volatility in its markets continued to make for a nervous start to the year. The Thai stock market had a similarly wild ride, tracking the regional bourses.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    How red tape and corruption limits economic progress

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/12/2010

    » Complicated and often meaningless bureaucratic rules together with bribery scare away potential foreign investors and reduce the economic potential of the country.

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