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A tall order for the new government
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 29/05/2023
» An online entrepreneur using the alias Maddy was among the record turnout of almost 39 million Thais who cast a ballot in the general election earlier this month.
Asian businesses keen on expanding abroad
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 15/05/2023
» Southeast Asia and China have emerged as the two leading destinations for overseas expansion as 83% of businesses in Asia are keen to expand abroad, according to a recent report.
US interest rates may stabilise for the year
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 13/05/2023
» Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.
Fetco warns of post-election instability
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 10/05/2023
» The upcoming general election could dampen investor confidence if the victorious parties fail to form a new government, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Biometric tech gains traction
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 09/05/2023
» Biometric technology has been widely used by banks and financial service providers. Aiming for faster processing and greater security against fraud, biometric solutions offer identity authentication via various means such as facial recognition, fingerprint recognition and iris recognition.
'Downside risks' for Asean+3
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 11/04/2023
» Soaring energy prices and a stalling US economy have emerged as potential downside risks that could dampen growth in Asean+3 economies, according to the Singapore-based Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
Corporate bonds hike in value
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 06/04/2023
» The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.
BKI allocates B1bn to buy local shares
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/03/2023
» SET-listed Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has set aside 1 billion baht for its investment in Thai shares this year, with a focus on banking stocks that are projected to yield higher returns than last year as interest rates rise, says chairman Chai Sophonpanich.
Pi Securities preps launch of one-stop service app
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 14/03/2023
» SET-listed Pi Securities expects to launch a one-stop service application for online investing in June to seize growing opportunities in digital transformation among securities businesses.
Securing its future with diversification
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 11/03/2023
» After 85 years of building its business in Thailand, the Hong Kong-based life insurance firm AIA is pursuing portfolio diversification here to capture future potential and achieve sustainable growth.