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Asia braces for growth hit from Ukraine-driven inflation shock
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2022
» An oil-driven inflation shock triggered by the war in Ukraine is forcing Asia's policymakers to rethink their assumptions for 2022, with the risks of weak growth coupled with surging prices adding unwanted complexity to monetary setting plans.
Ascend Money eyes Asean lead, growth in South Asia
Business, Published on 07/12/2021
» Ascend Money, a digital payment and financial service unicorn of Charoen Pokphand Group's online business arm Ascend Group, has set its sights on becoming a top three player in the segment within Asean and is looking to expand its foothold in South Asia.
People, agility key to digitalisation
Business, Published on 29/10/2021
» Human resources play a major role in transforming businesses into digital organisations while agility is imperative to help them weather a host of challenges in this disruptive world, according to two top business leaders in the financial and digital technology fields.
Right on the money
Business, Published on 20/03/2020
» Cash payment growth in Thailand is expected to shrink in the coming years as digital payment transactions expand exponentially, says Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
In tune with tech
Asia focus, Published on 06/01/2020
» Playing the piano is more than just a hobby for Maxwell Meyer. It was his first source of income, his first shot at fame, it helped get him through college, and it was how he managed to attract the attention of the woman who recently became his wife.
Shaping the wealth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2019
» � These are exciting times for Asia's wealth market. The global economic centre of gravity has shifted to the region, which has now become the wealth creation centre of the world. A report issued in June by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projected that wealth in Asia excluding Japan would expand by 9.4% from 2018 to 2023.
Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
Personal privacy in the balance
Business, Published on 11/03/2019
» Data is hailed as the new "oil" of the 21st century, with digitalisation changing the landscape across every segment of society and business. When valuable and personal data can be exploited for personal or corporate gain, there is a need to ensure that personal information is well protected from fraud and mischief.
Leadership for ethical practice
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/09/2018
» Life is not easy for business leaders in these hectic and uncertain times. Besides managing themselves, they must effectively manage their people in order to reach business goals and stay ahead of the competition. They cannot do all of this by themselves. The secret is to manage and work through their people.
SCB's digital transformation takes shape
Business, Published on 31/08/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank's cost-to-income ratio is expected to peak by the first quarter of next year after hefty investment under the five-year SCB Transformation programme.