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UOB Thailand grooms youth to lead green transition
Life, Published on 29/07/2025
» Millennials and Gen Z may be the youngest generations, but they are already outpacing their predecessors in championing renewable energy, circular living and sustainable consumption. Yet, Thailand still faces pressing environmental challenges -- the kind that demand bold, creative thinking and fresh perspectives.
K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2025
» GDP growth this year could be as low as 1.2% or even less if the government fails to clinch a deal with the US that ensures the reciprocal tariff is competitive with those granted to neighbouring countries, said Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
Call for deeper integration in Asean as tariffs menace
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/07/2025
» Southeast Asian nations have taken steps to deepen economic integration within Asean and broaden collaboration with other regional groupings amid ongoing global uncertainty and disruptions from US tariffs, says Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's deputy prime minister and minister for trade and industry.
Bankers hope to mimic Vietnam deal
Business, Published on 09/07/2025
» The US's proposed 36% tariff on Thai goods is likely to severely undermine Thailand's export competitiveness, warn economists in the banking sector.
Frasers expands its regional presence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2025
» Frasers Property, the Singapore-based property developer and management company of the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, is deepening its presence in Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore to build a resilient portfolio amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Soft loans worth B30bn to help retain employment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is offering 30 billion baht in soft loans to employers in the social security system to maintain employment.
Prudential Thailand highlights wealth transfer needs of affluent families
Published on 23/05/2025
» With a strong and strategic focus on Asia, UK-based multinational insurer Prudential Group is pursuing double-digit annual growth in Thailand through 2027. Its local unit, Prudential Thailand, plans to achieve this target in part by expanding services tailored to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, according to chief executive Bundit (Kenny) Jiamanukoonkit.
Super app to serve as CP's point consolidation platform
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/04/2025
» Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group has launched Amaze Super App to connect all customer points throughout the group and its partners.