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QHHRREIT Completes Conversion, Acquires New Prime Assets
Published on 29/05/2024
» QHHRREIT has successfully completed its conversion from a property fund to a real estate investment trust (REIT) and has acquired new assets, including the Centre Point Hotel and Residence Silom. This strategic move aims to enhance the trust’s sustainable revenue potential by capitalising on the recovering tourism sector and the new visa-free policy, positioning it as a high-potential hotel REIT in prime locations.
Bitkub Partners with MARBLEX to Advance Web 3.0 Education
Published on 17/05/2024
» On 17 May 2024, Bitkub Online Co., Ltd., the operator of Bitkub Exchange, Thailand’s Digital Assets Exchange, and Bitkub Labs Co., Ltd., the operator of Bitkub Academy, the Web 3.0 learning hub, announced an official partnership with MARBLEX, a leading South Korean GameFi blockchain ecosystem under Netmarble, to collaboratively ignite Web 3.0 education across Thailand in preparation for the age of digital disruption.
MINT Q1 Profits Surge to THB 1,146M
Published on 15/05/2024
» Minor International Public Company Limited (“MINT”) on May 14, 2024, announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, posting a net profit of THB 1,146 million in 1Q24 notwithstanding 1Q being the low season for its most significant contributor, its European hotel business. This profit represented a significant improvement from a THB 976 million loss in 1Q23 and was attributable to stronger performance across all business units as well as favourable foreign exchange movements. At the core level, MINT recorded a core net loss of THB 352 million in 1Q24 (due to aforementioned seasonality of the European hotel business), representing a 46% improvement (less loss) from a core net loss of THB 647 million in 1Q23. MINT’s hotel and restaurant businesses both reported robust financial performance in 1Q24 from continued rising demand, which enabled the Company to implement strategic dynamic pricing, drive increased dine-in traffic and lock in further cost optimisation. Minor Hotels Thailand, Minor Hotels Australia and Minor Food all saw double-digit year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, Minor Hotels Europe and the Americas outperformed expectations by narrowing their y-y quarterly losses.
Bitkub Exchange Honoured by SEC for Educational Impact
Published on 08/05/2024
» Bitkub Online Company Limited, the provider of digital asset trading centre services known as Bitkub Exchange, received an honorary certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 22 April 2024. This recognition was for their participation in the "Thai Capital Market, Sharing Knowledge Initiative with the People" project, Phase 1, which ran from July 2023 to March 2024. The initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy among Thai investors and the public, helping them to manage their finances efficiently, increase investment opportunities, maintain sustainable financial health, and understand various investment risks and measures to prevent fraud.
Bitkub's 2nd Meetup: Innovating for Crypto's Future
Published on 09/04/2024
» Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. and Bitkub Labs Co., Ltd. organised the 2nd Bitkub Meetup 2024 seminar on the topic of "The Halving Month," aiming to share investment ideas with the new generation. The seminar featured Jirayut (Topp) Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., and CK Cheong, CEO of Fastwork Technologies Co., Ltd. Other highlights included discussions on the history of cryptocurrencies by Piriya (Tam) Samphanthara, board member of Chalok Dot Com Co., Ltd., and the introduction of new products and services of Bitkub Exchange by Sakul Montha, Chief Product Officer at Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. The event took place on April 1, 2024, at 101 True Digital Park, Bangkok.
Bitkub Hosts Seminar on 2024 Crypto Trends
Published on 05/03/2024
» Bitkub Online Co., Ltd., the provider of "Bitkub Exchange," Thailand's premier digital asset trading platform, and Bitkub Labs Co., Ltd., which runs "Bitkub Academy," a learning centre focused on blockchain technology and digital assets, have collaboratively hosted the seminar "Digital Assets Navigator by Bitkub's Crypto Theses." This event, held on February 21, 2024, at True Digital Park 101 in Bangkok, aimed to shed light on the various facets of digital asset trends for 2024, including Bitcoin ETFs and the Bitcoin Halving. Esteemed participants included Mr. Jirayut Srupsrisopa, founder and CEO of Bitkub Capital Group; Mr. Natavudh Pungcharoenpong, CEO and co-founder of Ookbee; Mr. Dome Charoenyos, founder and CEO of Tokenine; Mr. Panu Chonlahan, owner of the Nookfree God Defi page; Mr. Nat Chittamai, founder of the GM Learning Club and Pudgy Thailand Community Leader; and Mr. Kuntanut Vuttithorn, Digital Asset Analyst Supervisor at Bitkub Labs.
Bitkub & ZetaChain Partner for Omnichain Education
Published on 15/02/2024
» On February 13, 2024, Bitkub Online Co., Ltd., widely known as Bitkub Exchange, a digital assets trading centre in Thailand, along with Bitkub Labs Co., Ltd., operating as Bitkub Academy, a leading institution for blockchain technology and digital asset education, joined forces with ZetaChain, an emerging project pioneering cross-chain communication and interoperability. Together, they announced an official strategic partnership aimed at fostering a well-informed community and promoting understanding of Omnichain functionality and reliable connectivity.
‘Titan Group-Tantai' Dominates Cryptocurrency Trading Contest
Published on 07/02/2024
» OKX, a leading global digital asset exchange with 20 million users from over 100 countries worldwide, hosted the cryptocurrency trading competition "Exclusive Asia Trading Competition" from January 6 to 30, 2024. The event offered a top prize of up to 200,000 USDT, equivalent to approximately 7,000,000 baht. Over 4,000 registered participants from various Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and other East Asian nations (excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mongolia, North Korea, and Japan), qualified for the trading competition.
Chulalongkorn University Celebrates ASEAN & Thailand's Top Brands 2023
Published on 26/01/2024
» Chulalongkorn Business School’s Master in Branding and Marketing (MBM) Program, in collaboration with the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Manager Online, organised "ASEAN and Thailand’s Top Corporate Brands 2023" to announce the research on ASEAN and Thailand’s Top Corporate Brand values for 2023. The award ceremony was presided over by Chulalongkorn Business School’s Dean, Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat. Many CEOs attended the prestigious awards ceremony at Chulalongkorn University Auditorium on January 23, 2024, which marked the 14th anniversary of working on corporate brand valuation research.
"Topp Jirayut" presents visions at World Economic Forum 2024.
Published on 23/01/2024
» Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., led by Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO, participated in the World Economic Forum 2024, held from 15-19 January 2024 in Davos, Switzerland. This esteemed economic conference hosted over 2,800 distinguished delegates, including world leaders, leading business founders, and global academic professionals, who contributed their perspectives on the annual global economic direction.