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Frontier markets fret
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» 2022 has been another challenging year for Asian frontier markets against the backdrop of a recovery from the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The challenges have been magnified by the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and high commodity prices that are exacerbating inflationary pressures, even as global demand for manufactured goods remains weak.
S&P Drops Controversial Part of Ratings Plan for Insurers
Business, Published on 11/05/2022
» S&P Global Ratings has withdrawn a controversial part of a proposed revamping of its model for determining creditworthiness of insurers following criticism that its move appeared to be self-serving and could hurt competition.
More viral pain in store
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» Thailand's consumer and retail sector will be adversely affected by the social distancing measures the country has adopted to slow the spread of Covid-19, although these measures do not yet equal the full lockdowns seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and China.
5G ball starts rolling
Business, Published on 20/02/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) raised a total of 100.5 billion baht in 5G spectrum auctions on Feb 16, with the big three local operators Advanced Info Service (AIS), True and Total Access Communication (DTAC) bidding, together with state-owned TOT and CAT all winning licences.
Casualties of the trade war
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/07/2018
» It seems the US-China trade war is going to affect more people in the two countries than first thought, in addition to the potentially devastating implications for the global economy.
Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
Asian shares drift lower in thin Pre-Holiday trade
Business, Published on 26/12/2016
» Recap: The oil price retreat and lack of positive market-moving factors weighed on Asian stocks last week. Thai shares also tracked the fall in the regional bourses, but buying in tax-saving funds ahead of the year-end limited the downside.
Stimulus hopes and chinese gdp cheer stock investors
Business, Published on 18/07/2016
» Recap: Hopes that British and Japanese policymakers would ramp up economic stimulus bolstered risk appetites in global stock markets. China's better-than-expected second-quarter GDP also buoyed sentiment. The Thai market tracked the global trend.
Quality properties and stable returns underpin treit
Business, Published on 03/06/2016
» Ticon Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (TREIT) listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in January 2015. Managing director Amorn Chulaluksananukul and Charasrit A Voravudhi, general manager and head of business development, discuss the fund's strategy and outlook.
Oil rout, China weakness-keep-stocks-on-back-foot
Business, Published on 18/01/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets swung back and forth last week but brief rebounds proved unsustainable in the face of dire economic news. Oil prices sank to a 12-year low below US$30 per barrel as investors worried about the health of the global economy, while the slowdown in China and volatility in its markets continued to make for a nervous start to the year. The Thai stock market had a similarly wild ride, tracking the regional bourses.