The Baht expected to strengthen
The baht is expected to continue strengthening after it surpassed 34 to the dollar on Tuesday. This shift follows Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, which disappointed investors and led to significant…
Trump’s Policies Driving Surge in Gold Prices
Gold prices are projected to rise by over 6% in the next three months following Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, as local traders point out growing uncertainties in US…
PTT Assesses Opportunities for Non-Oil Subsidiary GML
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is actively reviewing its investment strategies in non-oil sectors, including logistics services unrelated to petroleum products. The company is evaluating potential adjustments to…
AIS and Thaicom Urge Investors to Decline Acquisition Offers
The boards of Thailand’s Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Thaicom have urged shareholders to reject acquisition offers from their controlling entities. In July 2024, Gulf Energy Development, the largest shareholder…
BBL: Investments Expected to Continue Flowing into Thailand
Bangkok Bank (BBL) anticipates continued growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand over the coming years, offering significant opportunities for the Thai economy despite global uncertainties. At the 2025…
Bank of Thailand Directed to Maintain Policy Rate at a Maximum of 2%
The central bank’s policy rate should be capped at 2%, in line with the inflation target and Thailand’s GDP growth, according to the head of the government’s planning unit. Speaking…
Over 10,000 Bankruptcies in Japan in 2024 Due to Labor Shortages and Weak Yen
In 2024, corporate bankruptcies in Japan surpassed 10,000 for the first time in 11 years, driven by escalating labor shortages and rising costs of imported materials due to the depreciation…
Bitcoin Falls as Fed Policy Perspective Impacts Crypto’s Trump Trade
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have had a tumultuous start to the year, impacted by speculation that the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) opportunity for further interest rate cuts…
Investments Expected to Rise in 2025
Investment activity in Thailand is anticipated to accelerate this year, following a remarkable 35% increase in applications for investment incentives last year, amounting to 1.14 trillion baht—the highest level since…
Strong December Boosts Thai Exports
The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has revised its export growth forecast for Thailand in 2024 to 5% following a strong performance in December. According to TNSC chairman Chaichan Charoensuk,…