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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee |Nareerat Wiriyapong
RECAP: Asian shares fell yesterday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision. Investors cut back positions in the Thai market ahead of a 4-day weekend amid rising market uncertainty after the tariff issue entered US courts.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
PUBLISHED : 29 May 2025 at 03:30 SET-listed Indorama Ventures (IVL) has acquired almost 25% of EPL, a Mumbai-based speciality packaging company, in a move to expand its footprint in emerging markets and diversify its global supply chain. Aloke Lohia, group chief executive of IVL, said the minority stake in EPL aligns with IVL's strategy to leverage its manufacturing base in India, which includes PET resins, polyester filaments, yarns, non-woven fabrics and ethylene oxide derivatives.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
The cryptocurrency has shifted from a speculative asset to an institutional bulwark, according to traders. After hitting a record high of US$111,000 last Thursday, the next resistance level for Bitcoin is projected at $130,000 as the cryptocurrency has shifted from a speculative asset to a "strategic pillar" of the modern economy, say pundits.
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1 week ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
Crypto coin will raise government funds PUBLISHED : 27 May 2025 at 04:49 Thailand plans to become the first country to authorise government borrowing from the public using government-backed digital token. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that the upcoming G-Token cannot be used as a means of payment and the intention is not that it be traded speculatively like other cryptocurrencies.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee |Nareerat Wiriyapong
RECAP: Asian equities stabilised yesterday, a day after a sell-off in Treasuries that reflected concerns about US fiscal stability and rattled markets around the globe. The SET is consolidating, with no fresh macro catalyst to drive sentiment, though investor concerns eased after the US House approved the tax bill.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
PUBLISHED : 23 May 2025 at 03:30 Thais' trading of depositary receipts (DRs) has doubled in value this year, as an underwhelming domestic bourse led local investors to increase their investment in foreign stocks, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The average daily trading value of DRs, an instrument that lets investors gain exposure in foreign securities, doubled year-on-year to roughly 560 million baht as of May 19.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
PUBLISHED : 23 May 2025 at 05:06 Listen to this article Play Pause An 18-metre inflatable art project occupies part of Sanam Luang until May 25. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard) The recently approved tourism stimulus is unlikely to have a significant impact on the stagnant sector during the low season given the limited budget allocation, although aviation and hospitality stocks may benefit in the short term, says Daol Securities.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
Analysts expect listed companies' earnings to drop 6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 amid global trade tensions and tourism weakness, with serious headwinds expected this quarter and next. The US tariff spikes have begun to erode corporate profitability, with many firms now grappling with higher operating costs tied to these new tax measures.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
PUBLISHED : 21 May 2025 at 03:30 Mr Chakchai says SMEs often have differing shareholder structures. Small and mid-cap firms are facing greater obstacles in accessing funds through traditional channels, prompting them to forge strategic collaborations and pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to survive the economic turbulence.
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2 weeks ago | 
bangkokpost.com | Nuntawun Polkuamdee
PUBLISHED : 20 May 2025 at 03:00 Fund managers are recommending investments in Chinese equities as a way to diversify portfolios in the second half of the year, following a market rebound supported by several positive factors. Chinese stock markets have rebounded this year -- the MSCI China Index was up 10% as of April 30 and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.87% as of early May.
