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FDI outlook is rosy for developing Southeast Asian nations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2025
» Developing Asian countries are capable of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) even as global FDI dropped for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to UN Trade and Development (Unctad).
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.
SET launches platforms to promote ESG practices
Business, NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE and Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is prioritising the promotion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and products this year to ensure sustainability and attract a new generation of investors.
TDRI points to post-pandemic mega trends
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/11/2021
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has urged the public and private sector to adapt themselves to eight post-pandemic mega trends that will create huge social and digital disruptions across industries.
KBank unit urges flight to risky assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2021
» Kasikorn Private Banking (KPB), Kasikornbank's private banking unit, plans to increase its asset allocation portion of global risk-weighted assets to generate better returns for high net worth customers.
Thai, US banks poised to cut rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/03/2020
» Central banks in Thailand and the US are expected to further slash their policy interest rates in the hope that monetary stimulus will help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, economists say.
Experts allay US-China currency war fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2019
» The tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China is likely far from over, but is unlikely to be spill over into a currency war, say trade analysts.
Exports struggle for life
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2019
» Standing between the shoulders of two giants, Thailand has been one of the casualties of brewing trade tensions between China and the US, with tangible effects already manifesting through disappointing export performance.
Economist: Harm from trade war not certain
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade war may not produce a strictly negative impact on Thailand, as the country could benefit from trade diversion and a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), says a veteran economist.
TDRI warns over next-generation shift
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is warning auto parts supply chain players to prepare for the transition to next-generation cars, saying some components will no longer be necessary for electric vehicles (EVs).