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Corporate bond issuance to meet annual target this month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2018
» The value of corporate bond issuance is expected to reach 700 billion baht year-to-date this month as companies want to lock in interest costs as rates are expected to rise, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
IFEC shareholder voted in to take over company
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/12/2018
» A group affiliated with Thavich Taychanavakul, a shareholder of SET-listed Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC), has taken control over the company's business operations after shareholders voted yesterday to appoint seven new directors.
Baht appreciation tipped as capital flows return
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2019
» The baht's value is projected to appreciate in the medium to long term because of slower interest-rate normalisation in the US and adverse effects from the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (Fetco).
StanChart forecasts 4.5% uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/01/2019
» Economic growth is projected at 4.5% this year, propelled by continued public investment, with a lower current account surplus attributed to higher imports and investments, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai.
NLA nod clears path for scripless issuance, tokenisation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/02/2019
» An amendment to the Securities and Exchange Act received the endorsement of the National Legislative Assembly on Feb 8, paving the way for scripless securities issuance and tokenised securities via blockchain technology.
IAA: Political fragility and trade war tread on sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/04/2019
» Despite projecting investment optimism in the second quarter, the new government's fragile stability and the protracted Sino-US trade dispute could have an adverse impact on investment sentiment, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA).
ASP cites political jitters, budget delays as key risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2019
» Domestic political instability and a possible delay in approving annual budget for the next fiscal year remain as risks shaking investment sentiment and causing stock market volatility, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
Another year of subdued growth forecast
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2020
» Thailand is expected to record subdued economic growth again this year, clouded by external uncertainties, with the 2020 budget debacle having the most negative effect, says Talis Asset Management.
Volatile markets after US elections
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2020
» Stock market volatility is likely to heighten this week as a delay in the US presidential vote count could happen because of the persistent Covid-19 outbreak, analysts say.
Analyst anticipates rate cut
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2021
» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to cut the policy interest rate at one of its three remaining meetings scheduled for this year to help the struggling economy amid a worsening pandemic, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).