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Value of investment proposals surges 42% in first 9 months
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand saw the value of new investment project proposals soar by 42% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2024 to a combined 722.5 billion baht, the highest level recorded since 2015, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).
Thailand says investment pledges at 10-year high in Jan-Sept
Published on 21/10/2024
» Thailand's investment applications rose 42% in the January-September period from the same period a year earlier, led by electronic manufacturing and data centre projects, the Board of Investment said on Monday.
Markets In Costume: Halloween Effect Meets Election-Year Volatility
Published on 16/10/2024
» As Halloween approaches, the financial markets are set to experience more than just spooky surprises. This year, we face the convergence of two significant events: the Halloween Effect and the U.S. Presidential Election. Both factors can dramatically influence market movements, presenting both opportunities and risks for traders. Let’s delve into how these two forces interact and what strategies you can use to navigate this uncertain, yet exciting, period.
Banking on batteries
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Many people know electric vehicles (EVs) are fuelled by batteries, but houses, factories and power plants that use renewable power also require batteries for lighting, supporting daily work, and to serve as a back-up electricity source.
UOB Thailand Celebrates 25 Years with Exclusive Campaign
Published on 04/10/2024
» UOB Thailand, on 4 October 2024, launched a comprehensive campaign offering a wide range of privileges and promotions for both retail and SME customers, marking its 25th anniversary in Thailand.
Oracle to invest $6.5 billion to set up cloud facilities in Malaysia
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Oracle plans to invest more than US$6.5 billion to set up its first public cloud region in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday, the latest major investment by a global tech firm into the Southeast Asian country.
Virtual banks face wait for profits
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/10/2024
» Winners of the Bank of Thailand's virtual bank licences are likely to struggle to turn a profit early on because the business usually burns cash during the first five years, says KGI Securities.
Forum promotes investment in Indonesia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/09/2024
» Indonesian and Thai companies can benefit more by investing in manufacturing supply chain industries, a forum was told.
Board of Investment okays Haier's B13.5bn factory project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continues to promote the smart electronics industry after approving a 13.5-billion-baht investment project of China's Haier Smart Home Co, involving the construction of a new factory in Chon Buri for the production and sale of smart air conditioners domestically and overseas.
Big names chase virtual bank licences
Published on 19/09/2024
» Competition for new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their intentions prior to the deadline for submissions on Thursday.