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FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Lighthub-WeLab consortium among virtual bank applicants
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2024
» A consortium of Lighthub Asset, a Thai fintech powerhouse, and WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, has applied for the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) virtual bank licence, with results expected in the first half of 2025.
Big names chase virtual bank licences
Published on 19/09/2024
» Competition for new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their intentions prior to the deadline for submissions on Thursday.
Asian markets cheer big US rate cut
Published on 19/09/2024
» Asian stocks surged on Thursday after the Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut in four years a big one, creating what analysts say should be a path to a soft landing for the US economy.
Minister set for talks in Vientiane
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan is attending the 56th Asean Economic Ministers' (AEM) Meeting 2024, under the chairmanship of Laos, in Vientiane this week.
Onyx upbeat on prospects for Shama brand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/09/2024
» Multinational company relocation to Southeast Asia and demand for conversions to serviced apartments has driven the growth of Onyx Hospitality Group's Shama serviced apartments.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Cathay Pacific completes repairs on Airbus A350 fleet after 90 flights cancelled
Published on 09/09/2024
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has completed repairs on its Airbus A350 aircraft after 90 flights were cancelled in the past week following an engine fire that led to the discovery of a "first-of-its-kind problem" involving fuel hoses.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Japan Airlines expects no flight cancellations from A350 inspections
Published on 06/09/2024
» SEOUL: Japan Airlines does not expect flight cancellations or delays as a result of inspections ordered by Europe's air safety regulator on engines of Airbus A350-1000 jets, it said on Friday.