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CIMBT expects to increase hiring of financial advisors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/10/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to expand the number of its independent financial advisors (IFAs) to 500 by the end of this year, amid intensifying competition in the financial advisory profession.
Vietnam posts fastest growth since 2022 as factories rev up
Published on 06/10/2025
» Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three years in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
Alarm on strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/09/2025
» The continued appreciation of the baht against the US dollar, if left unaddressed, could weaken Thailand's competitiveness in both tourism and exports relative to its regional peers, cautions SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Stimulus schemes likely to boost SME loan demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» The government's economic stimulus measures, which are scheduled to be rolled out in the final quarter of this year, are expected to help boost business confidence and increase the demand for loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Malaysia's halal system fosters economic growth
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is considered a major driving force in the global halal economy, with major export destinations like China, Singapore, the US and Japan, highlighting the country's role as a major supplier of high-quality halal goods.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
Rate cut seen as turning point for crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in over a year presents a turning point for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins poised to benefit from improving liquidity conditions, says digital asset investment advisor Merkle Capital.