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Cooling US inflation boosts risk appetite
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked gains on Wall Street as cooling US inflation backed the case for more Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and worries about tech valuations eased.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Shares advance amid hope for tariff negotiations
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities advanced yesterday as markets reacted positively to news that reciprocal US tariffs may be weeks from coming into effect, raising the prospect for negotiations.
Board of Investment okays Haier's B13.5bn factory project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continues to promote the smart electronics industry after approving a 13.5-billion-baht investment project of China's Haier Smart Home Co, involving the construction of a new factory in Chon Buri for the production and sale of smart air conditioners domestically and overseas.
Asian shares on track for fifth month of gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks were on track for a fifth straight month of gains on Friday, bolstered by a growing view that cooling US inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to ease interest rates this year, while the yen tumbled to a 38-year low against the dollar.
Thailand keen to join the chip frenzy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand wants to attract more foreign investment to produce advanced semiconductors this year, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Thailand targets A-list stars
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk & Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/02/2024
» With an ambitious target to establish Thailand as a festival hub in Southeast Asia and draw more international concerts, the government is planning to meet top record companies and concert organisers for global artists to discuss the pros and cons of hosting such events in the country, and which factors can be improved.
Thai Burger King unit aims to captivate kids
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/06/2023
» Burger Thailand, the local operator of the Burger King chain, is ramping up its efforts to attract children, part of the company's global strategy.
Moment of truth for BEVs
Business, Published on 19/04/2023
» Several factors will make 2023 a true test of the resolve of governments and the automotive industry in driving battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) forward, according to Gartner Inc.
Floating trade views amid balloon snafu
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/02/2023
» Geopolitical tensions are expected to ratchet up after American jets downed four flying objects in the past 10 days, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on Feb 4.