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7 listed firms extend debenture maturity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2020
» Seven listed companies have extended their debenture maturity dates by 6-24 months during the Covid-19 pandemic as weak sales caused a liquidity crunch among businesses.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
BKI remains upbeat on 8% growth in premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/05/2020
» Bangkok Insurance Plc (BKI) is confident its premium target of 22.8 billion baht, or 8% growth, is reachable this year on the heels of new insurance products, government megaprojects and crop insurance.
Survival depends on literacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/05/2020
» Enhancing digital literacy and pursuing a customer-centric experience are necessary as businesses adapt to new behaviour during the pandemic, particularly with travel restrictions and changes in supply chains.
E-payment sees fast growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/05/2020
» TrueMoney Wallet, the largest electronic purse, saw leapfrog growth in March in terms of online payment and new customer acquisition as the viral outbreak ushered in a change in consumers' spending patterns.
REITs dull as hotels empty
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/04/2020
» A drastic fall in hotel occupancy rates has made investment in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property funds less attractive compared with the hype seen last year, with selective investments suggested in this asset class.
Covid-19 policies wind down
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/04/2020
» Some 6.8 million coronavirus insurance policies were taken out in less than two months since they were made available, with many companies already ceasing sales of lump-sum payout plans, says Suthiphon Taveechaiyagarn, secretary-general of the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
TQM exceeds full-year target
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/03/2020
» TQM Corporation Plc, a SET-listed insurance broker, has sold more than 1 million Covid-19 insurance policies over two months, making it likely to achieve its premium growth target of 16% this year.
OIC poised to ease car premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/03/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) may relax auto insurance premium payments for low-income earners, joining government and financial institutions' relief measures for coronavirus-affected individuals.
Gold bar price spread widened to B300
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/03/2020
» The Gold Traders Association has widened the price spread for trading local gold bars to 300 baht, as the global gold trade faces transport problems because of the Covid-19 pandemic.