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Auto loan rejections could hit 40%
Published on 31/05/2024
» The auto loan rejection rate is expected to total 30-40% of applications this year, similar to last year, given ongoing concern over bad debt among lenders, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
An alternative path to growth
Business, Published on 27/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is taking a less hostile stance towards the Bank of Thailand than the premier, aiming to better coordinate fiscal and monetary policies.
Thai banks record 1.2% loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Thai banking industry reported marginal loan growth for the first four months of this year, thanks to tighter loan criteria amid a sluggish economy.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
China's exports and imports return to growth
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2024
» BEIJING: China's exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs data showed on Thursday, signalling an encouraging improvement in demand at home and overseas in a boost to a shaky economic recovery.
Krungsri upbeat on outlook for Japanese, multinational loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/04/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious loan growth target for its Japanese and multinational corporation (JPC/MNC) banking business this year, despite experiencing a loan contraction in this segment last year.
Domestic car sales see 30% fall in March
Business, Published on 26/04/2024
» Domestic car sales in Thailand remained sluggish in March, falling by 29.8% year-on-year to 56,099 units, though the tally is slightly greater than the February total, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tisco sees high-yield lending strategy spurring NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2024
» Tisco Bank expects its non-performing loans (NPLs) to rise this year as the bank focuses on high-yield loans in an effort to enhance returns.
CIMBT intensifies drive to expand retail loan portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2024
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is intensifying its efforts to expand its retail loan portfolio, with the aim of boosting returns in the business segment through both interest rate and fee-based income.
A sneak peek at looming debt balloon
Business, Published on 14/03/2024
» Non-performing loans (NPLs), debt accumulation and stagnant purchasing power have weighed on domestic consumption since last year.