Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Thai ambitions target Myanmar
Myanmar's new foreign direct investment act is expected to attract more Thai investment in the neighbouring country, says the head of the Thai Business Association of Myanmar.
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‘Robust’ Thai economy seen as resisting emerging-market rout
Asian emerging economies, particularly Thailand and others in Southeast Asia, are considered to be in a stronger position financially than their global peers to weather risks from rising US interest rates.
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Commerce vows stricter inspections
Following the Phuket boat tragedy, the Commerce Ministry has vowed to step up inspections of business owners, particularly in tourism, property and farming, to root out foreign operators using Thai nominees.
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Warning over trans fat ban blowback
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the Public Health Ministry's new regulation to ban the production, import and distribution of food containing trans fats will increase costs for food operators, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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SET falls almost 1%, other SE Asia stocks end lower
Thai shares fell almost 1% and other Southeast Asian stock markets closed lower on Monday, as risk-off sentiment prevailed in broader Asia, and data showing China's economy and factory production growth slowing failed to whet investor appetite.
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Bangkok Post Economic Review Mid-year 2018: Appetite for disruption
Essential exclusive information and analysis to plan your business in Thailand.
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CIMBT eyes social media for risk
CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is in talks with potential foreign business partners to help the bank leverage social media data to determine retail borrower creditworthiness.
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SET pain done but trade war a worry
Market recap: Thai shares managed to stage a mild rebound over the past week amid volatility on global bourses. Renewed worries over a fresh round of US-China trade tensions weighed on overall sentiment.
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Experts urge use of online tools
Thai businesses should understand customer preferences, have a target group of users and use online marketing and social media to empower cross-border trade opportunities in China and India, says business ad tech experts.
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Hankyu set to ramp up investment
Japanese firm Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp is confident in the Thai economy and residential demand, committing to invest ¥10 billion (2.95 billion baht) a year in joint ventures for residential projects with SET-listed developer Sena Development Plc.
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Uttama says no to EV sales subsidies
Financial subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) are not necessary for Thai buyers and the government is confident an excise tax discount is enough to stimulate EV purchases here, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
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Long-term silver lining as short-term flows persist
Foreign fund outflows in short-term Thai bonds are expected to persist given the baht's depreciation, but inflows in long-term debt securities are poised to continue because of the higher investment return compared with the 10-year US Treasury note, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
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Ministry stretching PromptPay borders
The Finance Ministry is pushing electronic payment systems into Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to help Thai financial institutions access customers in these countries without opening physical branches there.
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AIS going for gold in e-sports arena
Thailand's leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has made its first foray into e-sports through a partnership with SingTel Group, the largest telecom operator in Singapore, to strengthen Thai gamers' competitiveness and engage more clients with the network.
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Top business group raises 2018 GDP, export forecasts
A top business group said on Tuesday it expects the economy to grow in a range between 4.3% and 4.8% this year, up from its earlier prediction of 4.0% and 4.5%, as any impact of global trade protectionism on Thai exports should be limited this year.
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UPDATE: Four Boys Rescued From Thailand Cave
LEADERSHIP The four boys have been transported to a hospital in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, about 60km away, witnesses told Reuters news agency. Some 90 divers are involved in the rescue operation – 50 are foreign and 40 are Thai, the head of the rescue operation said. Next operation to start in ...
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Thai, Philippine stocks slump over 1.5%
Thai and Philippine shares slumped over 1.5% each on Thursday, in line with broader Asia, a day before China and the United States were set to hit one another with punitive tariffs that risked triggering a full-scale trade war.
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30 years of the Bangkok condominium market
The evolution of the condominium market in Bangkok has been one of the most remarkable aspects of the property business in the 30 years since CBRE established its first office in the capital, says Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, managing director of CBRE Thailand.
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Top business group raises 2018 GDP, export forecasts
The country's top business group said on Tuesday it expects the economy to grow 4.3-4.8% this year, up from its earlier prediction of 4.0-4.5%, as any impact of global trade protectionism on Thai exports should be limited this year.
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Motorcycle sales failing to gain traction
Thailand's motorcycle market is projected to stay flat at about 1.8 million units sold this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Trade war may wound Thai exports
Thailand is forecast to lose more than it gains from the trade spat between the US and China, with a net negative effect on exports of US$280-420 million for the rest of this year, reaching $4.5 billion (149 billion baht) if the retaliatory trade measures continue past 2018, says Kasikorn ...