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Firms to rally amid economic revival
Business, Published on 27/06/2023
» The performance of Thai corporations should gradually improve this year as the domestic economy recovers and inflationary pressures ease, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings' 2023 Thailand Corporate Credit Outlook & Asean ESG conference in Bangkok recently.
Thai ESG bond market set to increase funding
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/06/2023
» Funds mobilised by the issuance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds in Thailand are expected to expand from the current outstanding value of more than 583 billion baht, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Bond market expected to remain robust this year
Business, Published on 28/02/2023
» Bond markets in Thailand have seen extraordinary growth over recent years and are expected to continue to post steady growth in 2023 due to an anticipation of rising interest rates. It would provide good opportunities of investing fixed income products for investors as there is a wide variety of large corporate bond supply in terms of different credit ratings and returns.
Sustainability retains resonance for Thai firms
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 24/02/2023
» Sustainability will remain a key trend for fundraising in Thailand, prompting companies to increasingly integrate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into their strategies, says international law firm Baker McKenzie.
CKPower posted a record profit in 2022
Published on 21/02/2023
» CK Power Plc (CKPower), one of Southeast Asia’s largest renewable energy producers, has achieved continuous growth in all aspects of its operations, including revenue, net profit, total assets, and share of profit on investment, said Thanawat Trivisvavet, managing director.
AWC has strengthened its business pathway
Business, Published on 09/01/2023
» Under the global community’s promise to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many initiatives have been developed that over the long-term aim to make the world a better place. Even small steps can evolve to shape the new world.
Green lending under BoT scrutiny
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/08/2022
» Financial institutions are expected to report their environmental loan strategies and related targets to the Bank of Thailand from next year as the country attempts to transition to a green economy.
Empowering SMEs
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 01/08/2022
» 2022 has seen an "unprecedented confluence" of challenges for businesses across the world, from the protracted Covid-19 pandemic, economic slowdown and heightened inflation to geopolitical uncertainties. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) globally are among those hit hard by such an unfavourable environment.
Siam Piwat is set to issue perpetual bonds, offering first-ever opportunity for investors to be part of its long-standing success in its stride towards future businesses
Published on 18/07/2022
» Siam Piwat, a leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of world-class projects, such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, is offering an opportunity for investors to take part in its success across the past 63 years for the first time ever by issuing perpetual bonds. With an estimated interest rate in a range of 5.25%-5.50% per annum in the first five years, paid out on a quarterly basis, the perpetual bonds have been assigned an investment grade rating, reflecting the group’s strong growth potential.
SET launches platforms to promote ESG practices
Business, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is prioritising the promotion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and products this year to ensure sustainability and attract a new generation of investors.