Money managers turn their attention to Thailand
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Many money managers are looking for new investment opportunities in Thailand after having grown tired of South Korean and Taiwanese investments. Investment managers noted that Thailand is expected to achieve an average corporate earnings growth of 18% in 1996. They added that Thailand's tight monetary policy may soon be liberalized, spurring substantial growth in invesments. The Thai industries slated for strong growth in 1996 include the cellular telephone industry, real estate and the banking industry.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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Singapore investors hold money close to the vest
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Competition in the fund management sector in Singapore is getting stiff with the influx of many foreign investment management firms but the country's citizens are not about to surrender most of their hard-earned money to those firms. They believe that banks are more stable and investments in other assets such as property are safer. Despite this cool reception, money managers are hopeful that the industry will eventually prove to be profitable.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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China stocks ride the waves
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Chinese equity fund managers remain optimistic of an economic recovery despite China's volatile stock market. They dismissed the current price fluctuations as mere effects of the limited investment vehicles in China. They instead stressed the importance of focusing on the country's healthier macroeconomy. Favorable trends include the reduction of local interest rates, lower inflation and brokerage firms' bright economic forecasts.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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