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Allianz urges consolidating to innovate
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 06/11/2017
» German insurer Allianz has urged more consolidation in order to develop and support innovation in the Thai insurance industry, especially for property and casualty insurance.
World Bank urges Asian city planning
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 04/10/2017
» The World Bank urges greater infrastructure investment and better access to jobs for people in urban areas to combat poverty and boost economic growth.
Household debt third in Asia-Pacific
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 27/06/2017
» Thailand's household debt was the third highest in Asia-Pacific in the third quarter of 2016, driven by the heavy load of first-jobbers' personal loans, say researchers at the central bank's think tank.
'Vocational schools will drive development'
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/06/2017
» What Thailand needs to escape the middle-income trap is an educational overhaul with an emphasis on vocational schools, said Surakiat Sathirathai, the former minister of foreign affairs and former deputy prime minister.
Global forum urges stronger e-commerce security
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council recommends strong security standards in the payment system in order to foster the e-commerce industry in Thailand.
Governance and technology to play key regulatory roles
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 23/05/2017
» Regulations in the financial sector are expected to focus on governance and supervision, while regulatory technology (regtech) will help financial institutions comply in a more cost-effective way, Deloitte says.
Escap estimates protectionism damages
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/05/2017
» Trade protectionism could shave 0.4-1.2% growth from Asia-Pacific (APAC) developing economies if it is widely adopted, says the United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap).
World Bank keeps wary outlook
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 19/04/2017
» The country's underlying productivity challenges are expected to cap Thai economic growth at a mere 3.4% in 2019, the World Bank says.
Infrastructure focus advised
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 10/12/2016
» The World Bank expects the Thai economy to pick up slightly in the next 1-2 years and has urged the government to focus on infrastructure investment, which has high returns and can crowd in much-needed private investment.
US flux may spare Thai companies
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/12/2016
» Although the rising trend of the US dollar and interest rate hikes are expected to hurt the credit quality of Asia-Pacific companies, Thailand is seen as relatively resilient to currency exchange exposure, S&P Global says.