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Savings bonds worth B100bn in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government will sell savings bonds worth 100 billion baht within the fiscal year, with the first issue worth 40 billion baht to be offered next month to help finance the budget deficit, says Patchara Anuntasilpa, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Global Green Chemicals eyes income boost from new businesses
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/02/2024
» SET-listed Global Green Chemicals (GGC), the biochemical arm of PTT Global Chemical, expects to rake in more revenue from two new businesses -- food supplements and drugs -- by taking advantage of its expertise in the biochemical industry.
Call for better integration of the informal economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/02/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is urging the government to bring the informal economy into the economic system to promote transparency and support the country's digital economy.
Baht dips on US inflation figures
Business, Published on 15/02/2024
» The baht, which slipped below 36 to the US dollar on Wednesday, is likely to depreciate further as US inflation was higher than forecast, prompting the market to believe the Federal Reserve might delay its first interest rate cut beyond May, as expected earlier.
AIS seeks partners for virtual bank
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is in talks with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and a digital platform provider on a potential partnership to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand, according to AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong.
Gold price on course to hit record high
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/01/2024
» The global gold price is expected to hit a new high of US$2,300 per troy ounce this year because of the possibility of US Federal Reserve policy rate cuts, surging inflation and geopolitics risks.
Banks see flat loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2024
» The banking sector booked flat loan growth last year as a result of debt repayment by borrowers and banks' increased scrutiny of loan expansion amid heightened economic uncertainties.
Banks see profit hike amid higher interest income
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2024
» Ten SET-listed commercial banks reported consolidated net profit in 2023 of 232 billion baht, a 15.6% year-on-year increase from around 201 billion baht in 2022, attributed to rising interest income as a result of policy rate hikes.
Pundits predict BoT rate cut in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/01/2024
» Economists predict the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will start to cut its policy rate in the second half to 2% in line with the country's economic situation and based on the assumption of a United States Federal Reserve (Fed) policy rate cut in the second quarter.
KTB to launch 26 depositary receipts this year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2024
» Krungthai Bank (KTB), the leading issuer of depositary receipts (DRs) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, is planning to issue 26 more this year, covering famous companies and the "Magnificent Seven" US stocks.