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Asia's consumer tipping point
Oped, Published on 17/09/2024
» With market turmoil recently capturing headlines, it is easy to lose sight of the long-term forces which have been shaping Asia's development. While Asian markets, especially the Nikkei, experienced sharp losses in recent weeks, a positive tipping point has been reached as well: for the first time ever, over half of Asia's 4.8 billion people are part of the global consumer class, defined by the World Data Lab as those spending more than US$12 (400 baht) per day in purchasing power parity prices.
Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market
Published on 16/09/2024
» Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its Second Minister for Finance.
TIDLOR Showcases Insurance Brokerage Technology
Published on 16/09/2024
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited ("TIDLOR" or "the Company"), led by Mr. Piyasak Ukritnukun, Managing Director, stated that an overview of the company’s business performance in the past, in addition to the continuous growth of the vehicle title loan business, currently boasting over 100 billion baht in outstanding loan portfolio and firmly establishing TIDLOR as a market leader. In parallel, the company has also focused on expanding its insurance brokerage business, driven by a commitment to increase public access to insurance coverage. As part of this initiative, TIDLOR pioneered the introduction of 0% cash installment service for car insurance premiums, which was gained widespread popularity among consumers due to its obvious benefits and has since become a standard offering in the industry. Today, many insurance brokers have adopted this service model, making it a widely accepted solution for customers.
Accor keen on expanding premium brands in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» International hospitality chain Accor is focusing on expanding its premium brands in Thailand and around the globe, banking on projections for rising global travel over the next decade, India's growing middle class and China's strong outbound market.
Enterprise software firms from China target Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/09/2024
» Chinese enterprise software companies are entering the Thai market, viewing the country as potentially one of the fastest growing for digitalisation going forward.
WHAUP prepares for energy demand spike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/09/2024
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator WHA Corp, is planning to spend 2.3 billion baht to support its business and serve growing demand for water and clean electricity in Thailand and Vietnam.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
PTT plots path to greener future
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» PTT Plc, Thailand's national energy company, has realigned its strategy to balance business growth with sustainability, and advance both its own and the nation's goals of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions, says its chief executive officer.
Leading the talent evolution: a blueprint for success
Published on 15/09/2024
» Are you simply admiring what’s left of your talent pool, or are you taking bold steps to shape its future? In a business world that’s evolving faster than ever, talent management must evolve with it.
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.