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KBank sees mobile app loans fall by 20%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2024
» Loan applications through K-Plus, a mobile banking app under Kasikornbank (KBank), have declined by around 20% after the bank slowed its lending growth via the digital platform last year.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Future-ready people management in the Mice industry
Published on 22/07/2024
» I recently had the great opportunity to speak on Game-changing People Management at the TMX conference, one of the largest fairs dedicated to the Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (Mice) industry. This opportunity allowed me to delve deeper into the dynamics of the industry and uncover significant opportunities for growth and transformation.
China shares lead regional decline as risk rises
Business, Published on 20/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities and currencies declined on Friday as economic and geopolitical risks trumped market optimism surrounding US interest-rate cuts. Mainland Chinese stocks in Hong Kong led the region's losses as the Communist Party's third plenum failed to convince investors about economic growth impetus.
PM promotes Thailand as financial hub
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address at the Finance Ministry's "Ignite Finance" Initiative on Friday, part of his "Ignite Thailand" vision to position the country as a global financial hub.
Succession a top priority among Thai family businesses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/07/2024
» The second generation of Thai family businesses has a higher succession rate than the global average, but digital expertise remains a critical requirement for them, according to Kasikornbank (KBank).
Succession a top priority for Thai family businesses
Published on 18/07/2024
» The second generation of Thai family businesses has a higher succession rate than the global average, but digital expertise remains a critical requirement for them, according to Kasikornbank (KBank).
Bankers chase more M&A in Malaysia as deal volume nearly doubles
Published on 16/07/2024
» In a tough year for dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific, Malaysia is proving to be a bright spot.
N.Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to Cambodian payment firm
Published on 15/07/2024
» LONDON - A major Cambodian payments firm received crypto worth over $150,000 from a digital wallet used by North Korean hacking outfit Lazarus, blockchain data shows, a glimpse of how the criminal collective has laundered funds in Southeast Asia.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.