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Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/08/2016
» The baht hit a one-year high against the US dollar yesterday, tracking emerging-market currency strength as fading prospects of a US rate increase revved up investor appetite.
Economists upbeat on Q2 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
HSBC urges fintech affiliation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/08/2016
» Financial institutions need to explore opportunities in cooperating with financial technology (fintech) companies to leverage their strengths in technology-related services and offer new financial solutions, says a banking executive.
Slight hurt seen from China slack
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/08/2016
» China's slowing economic growth trajectory will inevitably affect trade and investment with Thailand, but the service sector and other economic initiatives can lend support to future growth impetus, say Chinese academics.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
In China's shadow
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Home to 1.3 billion people spread across a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, China is a force to be reckoned with. "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold" sums up the profound impact the world's second largest economy now has on global affairs.
Ma says next 30 years will define Asia
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/10/2016
» The next 30 years will be critical for the digital age because of online and offline retail platforms, the Internet of Things, internet-based financing for greater financial inclusion and new technological knowledge, says Chinese internet billionaire and Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma.
The rise of fintech
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/10/2016
» Financial technology, or fintech, is a great example of how Asian markets are leading consumer-focused innovation in response to tremendous growth potential among a large and increasingly affluent population, experts say.
Rupee ripples
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016
» Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.
Funding tap turned on
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» The venture capital industry in Southeast Asia is moving toward a vital transition as "exit activity" among US venture capital funds in regional startups increases, according to Expara, which provides investment and services to the startup field.