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Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Debt relief scheme impact described as limited
Business, Published on 04/01/2025
» The effect of the Thai government's recent debt relief proposals on banking sector credit metrics will be marginal in 2025 based on the initiative's limited scope, according to Fitch Ratings.
Thai businesses call for huge stimulus
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.
Banks expected to rejig home, car loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/12/2024
» Commercial banks are expected to help restructure retail home and car loans in line with government policies, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Markets start to look beyond 'Trump Trade'
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 19/11/2024
» Global stocks in the past two weeks have moved in response to the US election and its outcome, particularly the so-called 'Trump Trade', or stocks linked to the policies of the incoming Republican president.
Banks preparing to suspend interest fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is implementing a new debt restructuring programme covering borrowing valued at 1.4 trillion baht, aimed at alleviating household debt over three years.
Central bank urged to take FIDF debt burden
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/05/2024
» A proposal by a Finance Ministry official to shift the debt burden responsibility of the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has been put forward, as the central bank is already responsible for repaying both the principal and interest of the debt.
Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2022
» RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two years.
Banks push regulators to ease FIDF fees
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/09/2022
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has discussed with regulators further easing of banks' contributions to the Financial Institution Development Fund (FIDF) as interest rates rise.
Calls for rate cut to relieve pandemic woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2021
» Economists are urging Thailand's central bank to cut interest rates this week to support the economy amid rising downside risks.