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Developers among the first to proffer initial coin offerings
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/03/2021
» SET-listed property developer SC Asset will soon launch an initial coin offering (ICO) in what will be the first of its kind in Thailand, after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved trading of real asset tokens this month.
FWD General Insurance taps digital trend
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2020
» FWD General Insurance has launched its non-life insurance business in Thailand to capitalise on a segment forecast to reach 285.5 billion baht in value by 2023.
Gold leaps to eight-year high
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/05/2020
» Gold prices rallied to a near eight-year high yesterday, breaching US$1,760 per ounce, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve chairman's pessimistic comments on the US economic recovery and the pandemic.
REITs dull as hotels empty
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/04/2020
» A drastic fall in hotel occupancy rates has made investment in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property funds less attractive compared with the hype seen last year, with selective investments suggested in this asset class.
SET sees 2020 as key year to lure investors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2020
» With a cautiously optimistic view of the global and domestic economies, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) contemplates 2020 as another challenging year for its development blueprint and preparing new infrastructures where digital technology and decentralisation will play a greater role.
SET leads downward spiral on dour Q3 earnings
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/12/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index had the steepest plunge among Asia-Pacific bourses on Monday as confidence was derailed by subdued third-quarter earnings and a dejected economic growth outlook.
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
AIA spreads awareness on sleep
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/09/2019
» AIA Group has launched a campaign to inform insurance customers of the importance of quality sleep by providing reward incentives through the AIA Vitality wellness programme.
World Bank predicts GDP ebb
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/10/2018
» Despite an improved forecast for this year's economic growth, Thailand's outlook over the next two years is projected to slow down as investment is poised to subside and external uncertainties cast a shadow over exports, says the World Bank.
Citigold targets the young rich
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/08/2018
» Citi Thailand aims for 25% growth this year in the customer base of Citigold, a wealth management business for those with high net worth, driven by increasing demand from 30-somethings seeking a platform to help them diversify investment overseas.