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Bitcoin tumbles to a four-month low at B1.22mn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/05/2021
» Bitcoin tumbled to a four-month low price of US$38,717.16 or 1.22 million baht at 2pm yesterday after a massive selloff, down over 38% from its all-time high of about $65,000 or 2.1 million baht in mid-April while gold -- the safe haven king -- shines amid US inflation fears.
New Cigna packages target financial stress
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/03/2021
» Cigna Insurance, the US-based global health insurer, has rolled out two new health insurance plans designed to serve financially strained customers as it looks to maintain a foothold in the Thai market.
Energy stocks set to drop during OR IPO
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/01/2021
» The upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of PTT Oil and Retail (OR) will likely cause prices of other stocks in the energy sector to drop during the subscription period after institutional investors rebalance their portfolios, analysts say.
SET mulls measures after Delta surge
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/12/2020
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is considering implementing both short- and long-term measures to stabilise the market after the sudden surge of Delta Electronics' (DELTA) free-float shares disrupted the SET Index on Monday, says a market analyst who requested anonymity.
Online insurance expected to show growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/11/2019
» Online insurance could be a life preserver amid intense competition for insurance sales products, but the channel needs some time to integrate development for the whole industry, says the regulator.
Tokio Marine to buy 98.6% of Aus firm
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/06/2018
» Japan's Tokio Marine Holdings Inc has entered into an agreement to buy a 98.6% stake in Safety Insurance from Insurance Australia Group Ltd as part of its A$525-million (12.7-billion-baht) budget for acquisitions.
Technology transforms coverage
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/04/2018
» Digital transformation is shaping the way insurance companies do business and changing consumer behaviour in buying insurance products, enabling insurers to compile information about driving habits to calculate risks and offer usage-based policies, which helps some car owners pay lower premiums if they can prove to be safe drivers or they drive less.
SET risks and rewards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand was one of Asia's best performers last year with a rally of almost 20%.
After cratering, gold set to rise
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/01/2014
» Gold is poised to become an attractive investment after last year's 16% plunge, with prices possibly breaking US$1,300 an ounce in the first quarter.
Globlex offering new investment app
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/04/2012
» Globlex Securities has launched a new investment application on the iPhone and iPad to tap young, tech-savvy investors.