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No gains for Bangkok land
Published on 23/09/2019
» Bangkok land prices are expected to stay flat or drop this year for the first time in over a decade, largely because of the economic slowdown and the Land and Buildings Tax set to take effect early next year, say property analysts.
Central bank seen holding key rate amid soft growth, strong baht
Reuters, Published on 23/09/2019
» The central bank is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday after last month's cut, a Reuters poll showed, despite slow growth, a strong baht, below-target inflation and policy easing moves by other central banks.
US tariffs spur China interest in Thai manufacturing sites
Bloomberg, Published on 23/09/2019
» More Chinese manufacturers are looking to Thailand as a production base to avoid US tariffs, based on trends in demand for the Southeast Asian nation’s industrial estates.
Myanmar banks feel the heat
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 23/09/2019
» The fragile state of Myanmar's banking industry remains a problem for the government as it strives to liberalise the financial sector and create a genuine market-based economy. A mini-run on local banks earlier this month underscored how shaky public confidence is.