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Fed rate fears spark SET correction
Business, Darana Chudasri & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday suffered a sharp correction as foreign investors were spooked by the possibility of a faster rate hike by the US Federal Reserve after January's upbeat US employment and wage data.
PTTEP bumped up in Moody's ratings
Business, Published on 06/02/2018
» Moody's Investors Service has upgraded PTT Exploration and Production's (PTTEP) Bongkot gas field acquisition on a credit positive.
Wall Street quiet as Yellen bows out, SET barely moves
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Recap: The US stock market moved in a narrow range this past week with few market-moving developments. The US Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the last meeting chaired by Janet Yellen. Her successor as Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, officially takes over today.
IBank hopeful of partnership
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Vitai Ratanakorn, acting president of state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank), has voiced confidence that the ongoing search for a partner will be concluded soon, even though the bank's attempts to strike a deal have failed twice.
BLS predicts all-time SET high of 1,860 by mid-year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is expected to hit an all-time high of 1,860 points during mid-year, supported by Thailand's continued economic recovery and listed firms' net profit growth, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Tata expects Thai demand to grow on state projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2018
» SET-listed Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), the Thai unit of India's largest steelmaker, expects Thai steel demand to grow by 5-8% this year to 18 million tonnes thanks to the government accelerating infrastructure projects.
Thaicom losses in free fall
Business, Published on 02/02/2018
» Thaicom Plc's net profit dropped 99% year-on-year to 20 million baht for its core business in 2017 after it lost 3.3 billion in its Orion Satellite System subsidiary.
VietJet results beat outlook
Business, Published on 02/02/2018
» Low-cost airline VietJet Aviation recorded a 6.55-billion-baht pre-tax profit in 2017, up 75.9% from 2016 and 126% from projections made early last year.
Wage hike to give SMEs tax windfall
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2018
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with annual sales of up to 100 million baht in 17 provinces where the daily minimum wage will be raised by an average of five baht will enjoy a double windfall from the government's measure that lets them deduct expenses for minimum wages.
JFin continues to draw retail interest
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/01/2018
» Retail investors have reaffirmed their interest in JFin coin, saying digital currencies have garnered investment appetite around the globe and are expected to become a lucrative asset class in the future.