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Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.
Shares boosted by growing hopes for a soft landing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks closed in on a fourth month of gains, lifted by hopes of a soft landing for the US economy. The dollar was poised for its worst monthly performance in nine months on the view that US interest rates are all but certain to start falling next month.
Temu disrupts Thai online retailers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2024
» The flood of cheap Chinese products into Thailand is expected to grow even larger following the entry of the Chinese online retailer Temu to the local e-commerce market on Monday.
Alibaba rumoured to dump Lazada
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» An industry source familiar with Alibaba and the e-commerce industry says the company is in talks with Central Group and Charoen Pokphand (CP) to sell its stake in Lazada Thailand, following intensifying competition in the local market.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
KBank appoints new president, restructures business operations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/08/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced the appointment of a new president and co-president, along with a restructuring of its business operations under a spin-off strategy.
Asian trade subdued as economic outlook weakens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/05/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian share markets were subdued on Friday and the dollar held onto its gains from safe-haven flows, after soft economic data from the US and China fuelled concerns about a global slowdown.
Asian bourses advance but SET could see volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose yesterday while currencies fell against a firmer US dollar, as investors awaited a key US jobs report for more clues about interest rates after mixed signals from global central banks.
JD Central to end Thai operations on March 3
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/01/2023
» E-marketplace JD Central announced it will end its operations in Thailand on March 3, bringing down the curtain on its six years of operating an e-commerce business in the country.
Shift from promotions to profit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/10/2022
» After a decade of fierce battle in the e-commerce industry, offering huge promotions, subsidies and discount campaigns, the competition is expected to cool down as operators focus on profit and sustainable growth instead of burning cash to attract users.