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Ambiguous growth drivers cloud outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/02/2021
» Thailand's economic outlook in the post-Covid-19 period remains vague because of ambiguous growth drivers, with tourism's contribution to GDP unlikely to reach 30% as planned, says a veteran economist.
Researchers predict post-pandemic norms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/04/2020
» Societies and consumer behaviour could enter a "next normal" phase where on-demand needs of goods and services are serviced instantly through smartphone applications after the pandemic ends.
KTBST prepares for SET listing in 2020
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/12/2019
» KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) plans to submit an IPO filing next year to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand following completion of the company's business restructuring, with the launch of a personal loan and debt correction clinic unit scheduled for early 2020.
Foreign holding tallies 30% of SET
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/08/2019
» Foreign holding of Thai equities tallied 29.97% or 5.15 trillion baht of the bourse's market capitalisation in June, attributed to a previous rally in share prices and net offshore inflows worth 54 billion between April and June.
Wage hike could repel Chinese firms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2019
» A hike in the daily minimum wage could discourage Chinese manufacturers in labour-intensive industries from relocating their production base to Thailand, says a Chinese banking executive.
KTB splashes B19bn to fund tech overhaul
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/05/2019
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) vows to invest further in its digital banking platform to prevent future hiccups associated with the bank's mobile banking services.
7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Mutual funds propel bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/12/2017
» Heavy year-end investment yesterday in mutual funds to reap tax exemptions helped push the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to its highest level in nearly 24 years.
Trilateral currency settlement pact agreed
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/12/2017
» The Bank of Thailand together with Bank Indonesia (BI) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Monday announced the launch of a local currency settlement framework between them to promote trade and investment trilaterally.
Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.