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Thailand's strong inbound activity stands out in Asia
Business, Published on 25/10/2019
» Thailand saw a resurgence of inbound and domestic deal-making activity this year thanks robust economic performance, but the country will follow the global trend of a decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by 2020, according to Baker McKenzie.
Exports post slight dip
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2019
» Exports shrank by 1.39% year-on-year in September but improved from the 4% plunge in August, boosted by higher shipments of industrial products.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).
Pound dips as Brexit saga drags but hopes for deal lend support
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» HONG KONG: Sterling fell on Monday after MPs voted to delay passing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, though losses were limited by hopes the country can eventually avoid crashing out of the EU without a divorce agreement in place.
Departing Draghi leaves divided ECB to Lagarde
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Departing European Central Bank president Mario Draghi will leave a conflicting legacy after chairing his final governing council meeting on Thursday, credited with saving the euro but dividing the institution with his easy-money policy.
Pound shrugs off Johnson's latest Brexit setback
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» WELLINGTON: Sterling opened to modest losses Monday following British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest failure to break the Brexit deadlock, with forex markets shrugging off a weekend of drama in the British parliament.
IMF chief says building 'peer pressure' to follow trade rules
AFP, Published on 20/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: With trade tensions undermining confidence and global growth, economic leaders are increasingly pushing each other to fix the shortcomings that fueled the disputes, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Saturday.
Indices mixed as investors hold breath on Brexit
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/10/2019
» Recap: European stocks fluctuated and a retreat was seen in Southeast Asian bourses yesterday on the back of lower-than-expected Chinese GDP growth in the third quarter. But the nerve-racking development that could usher joy or despair among investors is a British parliamentary vote on the new Brexit deal.
UTCC: More stimulus necessary for 3% growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2019
» The government needs to pump more money into circulation -- a range of 30-50 billion baht -- to reach the target of 3% economic growth this year, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
UTCC advises more stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2019
» The government needs to pump more money into circulation — a range of 30-50 billion baht — to reach the target of 3% economic growth this year, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).