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Supachai sounds alarm on disputes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2021
» Asia should brace for a proliferation of trade disputes, a slowing global economy, food and medical shortages and climate change concerns, warns Supachai Panitchpakdi, former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
British boom fuels TCMC
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/07/2021
» As lockdowns increase furniture sales in the UK, SET-listed carpet and furniture maker TCM Corporation (TCMC) is focusing on the furniture business, acquiring furniture producers and plans to raise funds via the stock market in either the UK or US.
Growing confidence keeps shares rising
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 12/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares extended their record highs with the MSCI All Country World Index poised for a fourth weekly advance amid growing confidence. European shares rallied after the European Central Bank raised its inflation forecast and renewed its pledge of aggressive emergency bond-buying. Emerging market shares rallied while Thai stocks continued to climb.
G7 leaders at UK summit target plan for 1bn jabs
AFP, Published on 11/06/2021
» FALMOUTH: G7 leaders on Friday open a three-day summit aimed at helping to end the Covid-19 pandemic and forge a climate-centric economic recovery, after pledging to donate one billion vaccine doses for the world's poorest countries.
UK gets green light to start talks on joining Pacific trade deal
Reuters, Published on 02/06/2021
» TOKYO/LONDON: Member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Wednesday agreed to allow Britain to start the process of joining the pact, Japan's economy minister said.
US economic data and earnings cheer investors
Business, Darana Chudasri and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/05/2021
» Recap: Global shares approached record highs while the euro was on course for its biggest rise in nine months as the dollar weakened for a fourth consecutive week. Investor sentiment was buoyed by strong US economic data and corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's reiteration of its commitment to the easy monetary policy. Asian markets turned lower yesterday following the release of below-forecast Chinese factory data.
European Parliament to wave through Brexit trade deal
AFP, Published on 27/04/2021
» BRUSSELS: The European Parliament will vote to ratify the EU trade deal with Britain Tuesday, turning the page on a difficult Brexit chapter but with little hope of smoothing relations with London.
Kingfisher: the DIY giant building on back of pandemic
AFP, Published on 28/03/2021
» LONDON - The coronavirus pandemic has caused the permanent closure of bricks-and-mortar retailers worldwide but European home-improvements giant Kingfisher is looking to expand, chief executive Thierry Garnier told AFP in an interview.
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2021
» Thailand and the UK plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Trade Committee on Commerce and Economic Cooperation, paving the way for a future free trade agreement (FTA) after Brexit.
UK to extend virus support, may raise tax in budget
AFP, Published on 02/03/2021
» LONDON: Britain is expected to keep vast emergency financial support propping up the UK's virus-battered economy when unveiling its annual budget Wednesday, but could also raise tax to fight surging debt.