BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) — The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) organized the Thailand Focus 2019 during Aug 28-30 forum to assure that government policies are promising for investments.
SET president Pakorn Peetathawatchai said “Thailand Focus 2019: Embracing Opportunities – The Next Chapter” received warm welcome from 127 foreign investment institutions with assets under management worth US$2.6 trillion and from 203 local institutions.
That showed that SET was outstanding for national fundamentals and strong listed companies, he said.
Ambassadors from 13 countries were among participants in the forum where executives of 106 listed companies shared their information in one-one-one and group presentation sessions. Cabinet ministers including Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana also presented their information there, Mr Pakorn said.
Thailand Focus 2019 showed the government policies that boosted the economy and enhance the potential of the stock market. They included policies related to the Eastern Economic Corridor, neighboring countries, Southeast Asia and tourism promotion, Mr Pakorn said.
He said that as of June, foreign investors held SET-listed shares worth 5.15 trillion baht, forming 30% of overall assets in the SET. (TNA)
