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Digital focus at UOB takes centre stage during crisis
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 03/07/2020
» The importance of workplace flexibility, digitalisation and risk diversification are among the key lessons people have learnt over the past several months dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Tan Choon Hin, president and chief executive of United Overseas Bank (Thai).
Citi's big bet on Asian cities
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 24/03/2016
» Since taking over as chief executive of Citigroup in 2012, Michael Corbat has aimed to streamline the global financial services giant, with a focus on strong execution, ethical standards and creating shareholder value. He arrives in Thailand this week in the first visit to the country by a Citigroup chief executive in nearly two decades.
Citi's Asean chief still bullish on region
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 18/12/2015
» While economic conditions going into 2016 continue to look difficult, medium-term prospects for Asean remain strong, according to Michael Zink, head of Asean for Citi.
Govt says reforms key to future
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/10/2015
» Future economic policy will focus less on stimulus programmes and more on medium-term reforms aimed at rebuilding the country's competitiveness and reducing income inequality, according to government economic ministers.
Time for a clear vision
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
Time to walk the talk
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Awareness about the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility among Thailand's top companies has improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade.
BNP spells out its commitment to Asia
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2012
» These are troublesome times for European banks, with many in full cost-cutting mode to help preserve precious capital against what many agree will be a long road for recovery from the euro-zone crisis.
PwC Thailand homes in on small businesses
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 30/07/2012
» Professional services giant PwC Thailand will increase its focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as competition for Thai companies is set to rise with the creation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Corruption, red tape holding back growth
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 31/05/2012
» Outdated regulations, an inefficient education system and corruption are among the key factors impeding growth in Thailand's competitiveness, said speakers at the World Economic Forum in East Asia yesterday.
WEF targets education, bureaucracy, graft
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 30/05/2012
» Education, bureaucracy and corruption were highlighted as among the greatest challenges constraining Thailand's economic competitiveness by speakers at the World Economic Forum in East Asia on Wednesday morning.