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Trio of consortiums tipped as 'favourites' in hunt for licences
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2024
» The KTB-GULF-ADVANC-OR, SEA-BBL-VGI-Thailand Post and SCB-WeBank-KakaoBank consortiums are the applicants most likely to win one of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank (VB) licences given their strengths in terms of capital, technology and a large customer base, says Yuanta Securities.
Equities soar as US inflation shows signs of easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares jumped yesterday as slowing US inflation and an easing of some Chinese Covid quarantine rules triggered a relief rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed as much as 3.5%, on track for its best weekly gain since April 2020.
The wisdom of crowds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/07/2022
» Sinwattana Crowdfunding Corporation sees long-term growth potential for the local crowdfunding market in future decades, expecting a 10-year capital gains tax exemption for investments in Thai startups under 12 target industries to motivate entrepreneurs and investors.
GH Bank targets digital service overhaul
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/07/2018
» Inspired by Scandinavia's cashless society push, state-owned GH Bank has set its sights on becoming a digital services bank by jump-starting its mobile app and QR code payment service.
SET index rises 1.25% as part of global rebound
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2016
» Thai shares joined the global market rally and gained 1.25% to surpass the 1,400-point barrier yesterday, propelled by the US Federal Reserve's dovish stance on policy rate increases in light of mounting global economic uncertainties.
Shares hit by boycott
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thai shares yesterday plunged 1.29% to just shy of the 1,300-point threshold, with stocks perceived to be linked to the family of self-exiled prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the centre of the sell-off.