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The Coming Financial Volatility
Business, Published on 31/07/2017
» Bond investors are from Mars, and central bankers are from Venus -- or so we might infer from the bond market's negative reaction to signals that the exceptional monetary-policy accommodation of the last decade is winding down. Risky asset markets, however, are ignoring the red flags that the bond markets are waving. Are they right?
Cheering for Thailand
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» Before I encountered Teisuke Kitayama at the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Tokyo, I was a little nervous given his stature as the recently retired chairman of Japan's second-largest lender. It was the last day of my two-week visit to Japan and I was eager to make the most of this final appointment before I flew out the next morning.
Full plate for new face at DE Ministry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/07/2017
» Ajarin Pattanapanchai, the designated permanent secretary of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DE), will have a raft of critical tasks awaiting her, says a ministry source.
Thai SMEs not ready to adopt IFRS
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/07/2017
» Thailand has decided to postpone adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the start of next year to 2019 to allow such businesses some extra time to brace for the big change.
Property investment rockets to B112bn in Q2
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2017
» Thailand's property investment in the second quarter topped 112 billion baht, driven by two transactions worth a combined 59 billion baht by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group that bought properties back from the funds.
The Yokohama model
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» To attract international trade and investment, as well as talent and tourism, Asian cities have to develop highly livable and sustainable urban environments. Yokohama is leading the way with innovative urban planning and is now helping its peers in Southeast Asia to upgrade their appeal.
Asian flashpoints in a proxy war
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2017
» Geopolitical conflict is intensifying in Asia. From the Korean peninsula and the South China Sea to the Doklam Plateau, territorial disputes have the potential to destabilise the region -- and all of them ultimately involve China and the United States.
Indonesia and Thailand charting clear maritime boundaries
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 31/07/2017
» Indonesia and Thailand are embarking on what could be a long and tedious negotiation process to determine the border of the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) between the two countries in the Andaman Sea.
Trat SEZ pinned as border hub
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 31/07/2017
» Thailand's much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and a new special economic zone (SEZ) in Trat province are expected to become instrumental in bolstering trade not only to Thailand but also to Cambodia and Vietnam, business leaders from the two countries said at a cross-border trade seminar.
Investors heartened by signals from Fed
Business, Published on 31/07/2017
» Recap: US and European stock exchanges picked up last week after the US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate at 1.25% and reaffirmed plans for a gradual tightening of its monetary policy and tapering of its balance sheet.