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Krungsri Research upbeat on economic forecast for Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2024
» Krungsri Research forecasts the Thai economy will not enter a technical recession as the outlook improved for the first quarter this year.
HSBC posts record pre-tax profit in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/02/2024
» HSBC Holdings reported a record annual pre-tax profit for 2023 thanks to higher global interest rates, despite the US$3 billion hit on its stake in China's Bank of Communications.
BoT considers guarantees for SMEs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is studying the possibility of launching credit guarantee schemes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to broaden their access to bank loans.
Call for better integration of the informal economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is urging the government to bring the informal economy into the economic system to promote transparency and support the country's digital economy.
Thai borrowers top global rankings for greatest fragility
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/02/2024
» Thailand ranks top in terms of fragile borrowers compared with other countries, and is seeking debt assistance measures from the Bank of Thailand.
Krungsri keen for retail regional push
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/02/2024
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) plans to expand its retail banking business in regional markets because of the high growth potential of Southeast Asian economies.
Central bank set to cut growth outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is likely to slash the country's gross domestic product (GDP) outlook for 2024 after growth in the fourth quarter of last year was weaker than expected.
KKP anticipates marginal loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) expects to book marginal loan growth this year as it closely monitors the automotive industry.
Citibank: BoT likely to freeze rates for 2 years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Citibank Thailand expects the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate steady for two years, in line with a gradual economic recovery and no inflationary pressure.
Bank of Thailand: Limited risk of bond rollover
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) believes the risk of corporate bond rollover this year is limited despite higher interest rates, meaning it should not impact systemic risk.