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Democrats add 5% GDP growth to action plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» The Democrat Party has set a 5% economic growth target for the end of 2026, proposing a 90-day action plan on structural shifts aimed at lifting the country out of poverty in the long run.
Thai election, bank earnings in spotlight
Business, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thai shares gained on the first trading day of the year, but soon lost steam as a hefty sell-off in shares of Delta Electronics via big lots at below-market prices pressured overall sentiment.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Bosch appoints Robert Hesse as president for Southeast Asia, Oceania
Published on 16/01/2026
» Robert Hesse to lead strategic growth across Southeast Asia and Oceania while steering Singapore operations, effective from Jan 1, 2026.With 30 years of global experience, including leadership roles in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Hesse brings extensive expertise to the region.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
People’s Party’s diplomatic 'elegance' rings hollow
Oped, Published on 16/01/2026
» On Jan 11, the People’s Party held a high-profile event to showcase its “People’s Government”, offering a glimpse of its proposed executive leadership. Among the key speakers was Pisan Manawapat, a former diplomat and senator, designated as the party’s future foreign minister.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
ZTE Recognised on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%
Published on 15/01/2026
» ZTE secured a place on the CDP Climate A list for the third consecutive year, making it the only company in mainland China to achieve this distinction three times in recent yearsZTE demonstrates its commitment through quantifiable results across four key dimensions: Green Operations, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure and Green Empowerment
Loan repayments set to hit record high
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects loan repayments to hit a record high in 2025, with loan growth in 2026 projected to increase marginally in line with Thai economic conditions.
Bangkok Bank urges government emphasis on foreign direct investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.