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  • BUSINESS

    PTT targets world's first bio-PBS plant

    Business, Published on 26/06/2013

    » The energy giant PTT Plc is targeting the second quarter of 2015 for the start of operations at its bio-polybutylene succinate (PBS) factory, the first of its kind in the world.

  • BUSINESS

    Global events set tone for choppy trading week

    Business, Published on 11/08/2014

    » Recap: Asian stock markets last week were jolted by renewed concerns over China's economic health and escalating tension in Ukraine. The Thai stock market was in a tug of war between profit-taking and buying on dips.

  • BUSINESS

    Set returns from break to ride global surge

    Business, Published on 18/08/2014

    » Recap: Soft economic data from major countries raised expectations of new central bank stimulus efforts and propelled global stock markets last week. Easing tensions in Ukraine after Russia finished military drills also bolstered sentiment. After a long holiday, Thai shares started strongly on Wednesday, buoyed by heavy foreign and institutional buying before fading late in the week.

  • BUSINESS

    China worries keep lid on global equity gains

    Business, Published on 25/08/2014

    » Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.

  • BUSINESS

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    Business, Published on 01/09/2014

    » Recap: Wall Street scaled new heights on upbeat US economic indicators, while Asian stock markets were bolstered by expectations of more stimulus from the European Central Bank. The Thai stock market moved in a narrow range amid an absence of fresh positive factors.

  • BUSINESS

    The power brokers

    Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2014

    » SPECIAL REPORT: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha's new economic team faces urgent tasks, write Post reporters

  • BUSINESS

    Upbeat global mood helps keep set in black

    Business, Published on 22/09/2014

    » Recap: Asian stock markets advanced early last week on speculation that China will introduce monetary stimulus measures, but stocks pulled back after the US Federal Reserve surprisingly increased its estimate for its benchmark interest rate by the end of 2015. However, persistent offshore fund inflows helped the Thai market trade in positive territory.

  • TECH

    Wall street staggers but set powers past 1,600

    Business, Published on 29/09/2014

    » Recap: Wall Street pulled back last week after disappointing US durable goods orders suggested the recovery might be weaker than thought. However, the Thai stock market continued to march up and finally passed 1,600 points — a level not seen since May last year — on Friday on investor hopes that economic stimulus measures will soon take hold. Window-dressing as the quarter-end approaches also lent support.

  • BUSINESS

    HK protests keep LID on Asian stocks before rally

    Business, Published on 06/10/2014

    » Recap: Asian stock markets faced selling pressure last week as Wall Street retreated and tensions in Hong Kong rose. However, global markets rallied on Friday and even Thai stocks inched up after a poor week. The SET Index traded between 1,553.33 and 1,602.21 and closed at 1,570.28 point, down 1.9% on the week, in trade averaging 52.94 billion baht a day.

  • BUSINESS

    Growing global growth worries put stocks in red

    Business, Published on 13/10/2014

    » Recap: The International Monetary Fund's reduction of its forecast for world economic growth jolted global stock markets early last week and also sent oil prices plunging. A dovish tone in US Federal Reserve minutes helped ease worries briefly before markets sank again on Friday. Thai shares were hit by foreign investor selling and profit-taking by local investors.

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