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Digital focus at UOB takes centre stage during crisis
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 03/07/2020
» The importance of workplace flexibility, digitalisation and risk diversification are among the key lessons people have learnt over the past several months dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Tan Choon Hin, president and chief executive of United Overseas Bank (Thai).
Quality boardrooms to sustain growth
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 01/04/2019
» Most board meetings follow a predictable blueprint. The chairman calls the meeting to order. The agenda items are reviewed. The last meeting minutes are approved. Quarterly performance figures are discussed.
Fitch: Emerging markets to struggle in 2019
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2018
» Emerging markets are set to face rising economic headwinds in 2019 as global growth slows and financial conditions tighten, according to James McCormack, Fitch's global head of sovereign ratings.
Citi keeps its footing amid digital shift
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 04/12/2017
» For many consumers, selecting a bank is primarily a question of convenience. Which bank has the closest branch to my home or office? Who offers the greatest promotions? Who has the most visible ATM network?
Citi's big bet on Asian cities
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 24/03/2016
» Since taking over as chief executive of Citigroup in 2012, Michael Corbat has aimed to streamline the global financial services giant, with a focus on strong execution, ethical standards and creating shareholder value. He arrives in Thailand this week in the first visit to the country by a Citigroup chief executive in nearly two decades.
Citi's Asean chief still bullish on region
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 18/12/2015
» While economic conditions going into 2016 continue to look difficult, medium-term prospects for Asean remain strong, according to Michael Zink, head of Asean for Citi.
'Not a disaster waiting to happen'
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/08/2015
» Certainly in recent years, Thailand's global image as the "Land of Smiles" has been tainted with a frown due to internal political strife and last year's military coup.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
ING committed to Thailand
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/06/2014
» No question, Thailand's ongoing political soap opera has taken a toll on the economy over the past year, as policy risks have led companies and consumers alike to sit on the sidelines in anticipation of the next steps made by the junta.
Growth stunted by political turbulence
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/05/2014
» How much has Thailand's political dysfunction hurt the economy? The country already seems likely to post the weakest growth rate in the region at below 3% this year, or barely changed from an already anaemic 2.9% growth recorded last year.