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AI responsible for local computer, IT sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/07/2024
» The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving new demand for AI-powered computer notebooks and servers by both consumers and enterprises, according to IT companies.
Ingram Micro bullish on Thailand's potential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/07/2024
» Ingram Micro, a US-based technology distributor, is joining with Taiwanese tech firm Asus and chip maker Nvidia to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) investment in the enterprise sector and AI-based data centres, as outlays in these fields is estimated to exceed 10 billion baht per year in Thailand.
DTAC-True merger poses risk to growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2022
» The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) could reduce Thailand’s GDP growth by between 0.05% and 1.99%, depending on the level of collusion by the major operators after the merger takes place, according to a study by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Storm clouds gather over economic view
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2019
» Caught in the crossfire between a trade spat of the world's superpowers and marred by lacklustre confidence at home, Thailand's economy faces an uphill task to resuscitate growth in the second half.
Stocks rally following Prayut win
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/06/2019
» Thai stocks rallied on Thursday after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won a parliamentary vote to reclaim the premiership on Wednesday night, an event seen as reducing anxiety surrounding policy changes when the new government takes office.
Five commonly misunderstood market concepts, explained
Business, Pornthep Jubandhu, Published on 23/03/2019
» I am no political guru and am making no predictions about tomorrow's election outcome, so writing an article based on election results would be like gambling. Therefore, I have decided to try something that has a longer shelf life. It is based on my experience from various investment seminars over the past couple of years, which has shown me that there are at least five concepts about the market that are commonly misunderstood.
Regional bourses gain as trade war thaws
Business, Darana Chudasri and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2019
» Most stock exchanges across Asia rallied yesterday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index gaining 0.76%, buoyed by the US's announcement to delay punitive tariffs on Chinese exports.
Pockets of opportunity in regionalisation and services
Business, Pornthep Jubandhu, Published on 23/02/2019
» Overall global economic growth is slowing and Thailand is no exception -- GDP expansion slowed to 3.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 4.8% in the first half. The consensus view is for growth of 3.5% to 4.0% in 2019, compared with more than 4% in 2018. One of the major headwinds is the trade dispute that has caused global trade to shift into a lower gear.
State mulls mobile operators' petition
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Komsan Tortermvasana and Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/02/2019
» The government will continue to seek a solution to the petition by the top three mobile operators asking for a delay on the last payment of bid fees for the 900-megahertz spectrum auction, following a failure yesterday to reach a resolution.
Key macro strategy themes for 2019
Business, Pornthep Jubandhu, Published on 26/01/2019
» Overall, global markets started the year with positive returns from most equity markets. Can this positive momentum continue? Our research team at SCB Securities stands by our optimistic view. We offer four top-of-mind themes for 2019 affecting our investment decisions going forward.