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BUSINESS

Bad loans up for sale dipped by 36% in 2025

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2026

» The sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) by the banking industry declined by more than 30% last year as banks tightened their management of new bad loans and awaited support measures from the Bank of Thailand.

BUSINESS

What's really driving Bitcoin now?

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026

» Bitcoin, known as a high-risk asset, plummeted 2.64% to US$62,858 during Asian trading hours after US President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%, a move that unsettled investors and weighed on equities and other higher-risk assets.

BUSINESS

Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020

Business, Published on 07/03/2026

» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.

BUSINESS

Singha Estate keeps emphasis on hotels

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/03/2026

» SET-listed Singha Estate plans to maintain its focus on the hospitality business, investing 3-3.5 billion baht to acquire two hotels in Bangkok, the eastern provinces or southern beach destinations as the segment contributed 74% of its total revenue last year.

WORLD

UK police question three women in Al-Fayed probe

AFP, Published on 07/03/2026

» LONDON - British detectives investigating sexual assault claims against late business magnate Mohamed Al-Fayed said Friday they had questioned three women on suspicion of "aiding and abetting rape" and "human trafficking for sexual exploitation".

THAILAND

Thai Union, SFLEX launch Star Union Packaging hub in Samut Sakhon

Published on 06/03/2026

» Samut Sakhon, Thailand — March 2, 2026 — Thai Union Graphics, in partnership with Starflex Public Company Limited (SFLEX), has officially launched Star Union Packaging, a production hub specialising in high-performance flexible packaging with a strong focus on internationally certified, environmentally friendly food packaging.

BUSINESS

Shippers’ council, Exim Bank offer B1bn in aid for exporters

Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026

» The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) and the Export-Import Bank of Thailand have introduced measures to support Thai exporters affected by maritime transport disruptions in the Middle East. 

WORLD

Hungary and Ukraine feuding over Russian oil

AFP, Published on 06/03/2026

» BUDAPEST - Kyiv accused Budapest of kidnapping seven of its citizens on Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would use “every means” to pressure Ukraine in an escalating row over stalled Russian oil supplies.

THAILAND

CPF Advances as an Innovation-Driven Organisation, Wins 5 Future Trends Awards 2026

Published on 06/03/2026

» Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) has strengthened its position as a global AgriTech leader after winning five major honours at the Future Trends Awards 2026. The achievement reflects the company’s progress under its “Kitchen of the World” vision, delivering high-quality food to more than 4 billion consumers worldwide through its Sustainovation strategy, which integrates innovation, advanced technology, and sustainability.

WORLD

After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back

Published on 06/03/2026

» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.