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The case for a common Asean currency
Business, Vijay Eswaran, Published on 29/09/2022
» It's fair to say there exists a level of social and economic inequality within Asean.
Investors fret as Trump targets Chinese tech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/08/2020
» Recap: Global stocks fell following US President Donald Trump's decision to ban WeChat, the world's most-used messaging app, fuelling the potential to upend the international businesses of companies from Apple to Walmart and shut down personal communications between China and the US.
Gradual reopenings stoke share investor optimism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/05/2020
» Recap: Global stock markets ended the week on a higher note yesterday as the gradual reopening of business activity and economies fed optimism that the Covid-19 pandemic might be contained soon.
Worst week in years as virus fear grips investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/02/2020
» Recap: Stock markets plunged further yesterday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, amid fears that the coronavirus could devastate the world economy.
Fed provides lift after shock of strike on Saudi oil
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/09/2019
» Recap: Stock markets experienced volatility along with the oil market following a major strike on a Saudi oil facility and US threats to punish Iran for the attack. However, a Fed rate cut and corporate income tax reductions in India helped restore investment appetites.
Economic news buoys Wall Street, SET up on week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/04/2019
» Recap: The US stock market edged up in response to better-than-expected economic data before the long Easter weekend, lifting many Asian indices as well. Still, US-China trade negotiations remain a concern that could rattle investor confidence going forward.
Malaysia bends on rail link project
Business, Published on 13/04/2019
» Malaysia's government has decided to resume a China-backed rail link project after the Chinese contractor agreed to cut the construction cost by a third.
Stalling US-China trade talks keep lid on equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/03/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways during the week amid worries that Sino-US trade negotiations were stalling, with President Donald Trump saying he was in no rush to complete a deal. Adding to investors' concern was British parliamentarians' rejection of a revised Brexit plan. But markets took heart from a rise in oil prices to a four-month high ahead of a meeting of key producers to review their output strategy.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Region's car sales set to remain flat
Business, Piyachart Maikaew & Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2019
» Light vehicle sales in Southeast Asia are expected to stay flat at 3.38 million units in 2019, owing to downturns in Thailand and Malaysia, says research firm LMC Automotive.