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Dire predictions over Chinese economy a false alarm
Business, Published on 07/09/2015
» To hear some pundits tell it, China's economic miracle -- one that lifted 300 million people out of poverty and shifted the world's geopolitical centre of gravity -- is coming to a tumultuous end. The volatile stock market and the renminbi's "surprise" depreciation are signs of imminent economic collapse, according to this view, as risky investments and high levels of government debt put the brakes on decades of turbocharged output growth.
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Ageing society: Call for urgent measures to ease future issues
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/09/2015
» Thailand's advance towards an ageing population will cause future problems associated with fiscal expenditures, labour shortages and capital market development. Urgent measures are needed to tackle these challenges, says an academic.
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Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot
Business, Published on 07/09/2015
» Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.
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Appetite for infrastructure funding gets bigger
Asia focus, Published on 07/09/2015
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proclaimed Asia the "core of global economy" but stressed that developing and financing infrastructure will be the key to stimulating its future growth amid renewed economic volatility.
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Cyclical softness
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2015
» The sharp fall in global oil prices this year has begun to drag down petrochemical prices and spreads as demand slows in China while new capacity continues to arrive on the market, experts say.
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Provincial panels urged to spark growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/09/2015
» Business leaders will propose that the government set up provincial economic committees to help stimulate local economies, according to Boontuck Wungcharoen, president of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking.
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