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Finance Ministry mulls soft loans for global trade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to discuss soft loan measures with the Bank of Thailand to help exporters and importers affected by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Call for free insurance to restore condo confidence
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2025
» Condo developers should offer free insurance for unsold inventory or units scheduled for transfer to restore buyer confidence and lift revenue, as the earthquake last month shook consumer trust, according to property analysts.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Tariff war raises risk outlook for some regional banks
Business, Published on 23/04/2025
» Fitch Ratings previously anticipated broadly stable operating conditions across most Asia-Pacific banking systems in 2025, but a surge in US tariffs could threaten this assumption in some markets.
Can Thailand survive Trade War 2.0?
Oped, Published on 23/04/2025
» As the trade war is now being waged globally, Thailand needs to cope with the emerging impacts while trying to minimise the risks and grasp the arising opportunities. It is therefore important to understand both the upcoming headwinds and tailwinds for the Thai economy and businesses in Thailand.
Banks post marginal profit growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/04/2025
» The banking industry reported marginal growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower net interest income (NII), aligning with a contraction in loans.
Investigators turn focus on collapsed Bangkok building's lift shaft walls
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
China-built airport in Nepal ‘littered with corruption’
Published on 19/04/2025
» A government inquiry into a new $216-million international airport in Nepal’s second-biggest city found that “irregularities and corruption” by officials and lawmakers allowed a Chinese state-owned contractor to ignore its obligations and charge for work it never completed.
Bangkok Bank posts 20% uptick in net profit in first quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) reported 20% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a sharp increase in fee-based income, despite a contraction in loan volume.
KBank offers helping hand to exporters hit by US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» As part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on Thai exports, Kasikornbank (KBank) is assisting export clients in exploring new international markets to minimise potential disruption.