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IEAT unveils plan to attract Chinese investment to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to draw more Chinese investors to Thailand via a new Thailand-China collaboration dubbed "Two Countries, Twin Parks" that promotes investment and trade between the two nations.
Red Sea tension, US inflation weigh on trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/01/2024
» RECAP: Equity markets in Asia were mixed yesterday as the escalating conflict in the Red Sea region sent oil prices surging, while slightly higher-than-expected US inflation data did not dent investors' views on early and aggressive rate cuts in the US and Europe.
PTT sets up logistics venture to tap BRI
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc hopes to benefit from rail transport networks under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by setting up a new subsidiary to diversify into the domestic and international logistics business.
Amata to build 2nd EV estate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/06/2023
» Industrial developer Amata Corporation Plc is building its second Thai-Chinese industrial estate in Rayong, valued at 2 billion baht, to serve mainland investors and support electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing projects.
Region's state debt reaches 18-year high
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 18/04/2023
» The average government debt level in Asia-Pacific is at an 18-year high, with most developing economies in the region trying to stabilise it at current levels by 2027, according to recent research.
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.
Keeping an even keel on trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/06/2021
» It never rains but it pours. The old saying seems to perfectly match Thailand's current situation as the country not only confronts a raging pandemic while trying to rehabilitate a fragile economy, but must also deal with external headwinds ignited by the bitter trade dispute between the US and China.
Caught in the crosshairs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Komsan Tortermvasana and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/02/2021
» Feb 1 marked a return to the dark days of military rule for Myanmar. Concerns abound about how the coup will not only destabilise any progress in building democratic principles, but also freeze lucrative foreign investments and economic liberalisation.
WHA awaits H2 recovery as China plots global stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2020
» Industrial estate operator WHA Corporation expects Thailand's economy to recover in the second half of 2020 if the pandemic is brought under control by April or May.
Somkid upbeat on HK's future
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2019
» Hong Kong: Despite ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Thailand remains confident about the potential of Hong Kong as a gateway for Thailand and Asean to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.