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Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
SET sees support for ongoing surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thai stock market is expected to continue growing next month, supported by easing global trade tension, a downward trend for global interest rates, and inflows into Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Sustainable investing the new standard
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2025
» ESG investing is more than just a trend -- many expect it to become the new standard.
More than 50 Thai ESG X funds planned for May unveiling
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) announced the establishment of more than 50 Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds from over 20 member companies on May 2, with expectations for new liquidity of more than 20 billion baht flowing to the Thai stock market.
ESG funds tally to exceed B100bn in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Total investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds is projected to exceed 100 billion baht in the second half of this year, including transfers from maturing long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Final check for Bank of Thailand board chair in April
Business, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects to complete the final qualifications check for the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand board in April before forwarding his name to the cabinet for appointment.
Shares advance amid hope for tariff negotiations
Business, Published on 15/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities advanced yesterday as markets reacted positively to news that reciprocal US tariffs may be weeks from coming into effect, raising the prospect for negotiations.
Strong big-cap results help SET in turbulent July
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand underwent a significant mood swing in July, trading between 1,286.79 and 1,332.76 points. Early in the month, market uncertainty ratcheted higher as the share price of troubled Energy Absolute (EA) plunged.
Krungsri Organises Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2024, To Ignite Startup Growth Beyond ASEAN
Published on 10/07/2024
» A "startup" is a new enterprise with the potential for exponential growth by integrating and developing knowledge from science, technology, and social sciences into innovations that solve the public's daily life problems (Pain Points). These innovations have significant potential to drive the economy. However, many startups lack early-stage funding, preventing them from reaching their dream of becoming "unicorns."
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.