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Baht volatility against the dollar exceeds regional peers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/09/2024
» The baht has been exhibiting a greater degree of volatility against the US dollar than its regional peers, mainly due to market expectations of a US policy rate cut and Thailand's gold imports.
HSBC launches sustainable supply chain finance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2024
» HSBC Thailand sees significant opportunities in sustainable supply chain financial services in the Thai market, noting that financial solutions would give local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improved access to funding sources.
SCB X preps for virtual bank licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2024
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is gearing up to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand in September.
KBank takes cautious view on regional loan expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/06/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is increasing scrutiny of regional loan growth through stronger risk management and focusing on generating fee-based income from its overseas banking business.
Yuan loans likely to rise for Thai firms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/02/2024
» HSBC Thailand expects higher demand for yuan borrowing from large Thai corporates, in line with positive growth of cross-border trade and investment between Thailand, China and Hong Kong.
Innovation visionary
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/10/2023
» Tan Choon Hin, President and Chief Executive Officer of UOB Thailand, was honoured with the "2023 CEO of the Year Award for Innovative Financial Visionary" by the Bangkok Post for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the bank's growth and success through innovation development.
World Bank cuts Thai growth to 3.4%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/10/2023
» The World Bank trimmed Thailand's economic growth forecast for this year and 2024 based on anticipation the country's exports would contract due to easing global demand. Tourism and private consumption are the key fuel driving economic growth.
Bank of Thailand gauges effect of handout
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital handout scheme will require a total budget of around 500 billion baht, adding 3% to GDP growth next year.
Q1 household debt hits B16tn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/07/2023
» Household debt in the first quarter this year soared to 16 trillion baht, accounting for 90.6% of GDP, attributed to increases in debt as well as the redefinition of national household debt, says Sakkapop Panyanukul, the Bank of Thailand's senior director of the economic and policy department.
Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2023
» Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of Thailand Ant Group, Sittipong Kittiprapapong.