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Climate risks threaten Thai economy
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 21/08/2024
» Last month, our Climate Finance Network Thailand (CFNT) network hosted a webinar titled "Time to Act: Looming Climate Impacts on Thailand's Financial Sector". Our highlight was our guest, Dr Kannika Thampanishvong, section head at the Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research, who told us about how finance professionals view climate change and how economists prepare to deal with natural disasters.
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines to banks to avoid bias against consumers
Published on 20/08/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's de facto central bank is urging financial institutions in the city to follow a new set of guidelines when using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in consumer-facing applications, as adoption grows in the banking sector.
INSIGHT: Low resale value threat to leasing model behind Europe's EV drive
Published on 13/08/2024
» LONDON - Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if regulators force them to go electric too fast, industry executives say.
MG leads investment push for hybrid EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/08/2024
» The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market in Thailand is expected to intensify as automakers announce investment plans, with Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand) unveiling plans to produce HEVs under the MG brand in Chon Buri by 2025.
New Vayupak units to launch by year-end
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to conduct a market sounding for a new Vayupak Fund and expects to offer investment units for sale by the end of this year.
EEC rail contract revisions to be finished next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/08/2024
» Talks to revise the contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system are expected to conclude next month before proceeding to the next step, authorities say.
Minimising unfair termination risks in Thailand
Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand is generally not known to be a litigious country, yet when it comes to labour related disputes, it’s a different story.
NBTC preps spectrum bid for early next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/08/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to auction licences for three spectrum bands in the first quarter 2025.
Russia approves crypto use in international trade
Published on 30/07/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that will allow businesses to use cryptocurrencies in international trade, as part of efforts to skirt Western sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.