Showing 1 - 10 of 17
Thailand's unicorn factory
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has designed a new strategy to support local startups, facilitating their development and enabling them to keep pace with innovation demand in global markets.
AIS launches phase one of super app service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/01/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched phase one of its super application service via the My AIS mobile app, representing the first stage of the company's transition to the super app scheme.
Jay Mart rebrands amid breakneck growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/10/2022
» Starting with a single retail shop selling electrical appliances 32 years ago, Jay Mart has become a listed holding conglomerate engaged in retail IT, finance and technology, with business partnerships set to expand in order to foster synergy and drive growth.
Jay Mart eyes B30bn M&A deals in drive for growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/10/2022
» SET-listed Jay Mart, a holding firm engaged in IT retail, finance and technology, aims to reach a 500-billion-baht market capitalisation by 2024, up from 200 billion baht, driven by technological power, new business models, and financial products.
SABUY offers loans, insurance service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/12/2021
» SET-listed vending and billing machine operator Sabuy Technology (SABUY) has kicked off loan and insurance services through Shipsmile shop, a postal service provider run by its affiliated A.T.P. Friend Services.
NBTC reverses course on telecom infrastructure funds
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/11/2021
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board has reversed its stance on its requirement for telecom infrastructure funds to seek telecom licences, saying these funds are just financial tools to raise capital.
AIS banking on digital venture with SCB
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/09/2021
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's largest mobile operator by subscriber base, says a joint venture it will establish with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) will create a new revenue stream from innovative financial services, particularly digital lending, which has seen a tremendous surge in demand.
Jay Mart builds token interest
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2021
» From a small electrical appliance shop on Phatthanakan Road in Bangkok three decades ago, Jay Mart has become a tech-driven empire with a market cap of 35 billion baht under the reins of Adisak Sukumvitaya, who controls the business under the maxim "be first and stay different".
UOB loan programme targets Lazada vendors
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2019
» UOB (Thai) launched a new loan programme on Wednesday targeting online retailers on Lazada's e-marketplace as part of its strategic move to cash in on Thailand's burgeoning e-commerce market.
ETDA readies identity platform
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/02/2018
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) plans to officially launch the open national digital identity platform in June to facilitate ID verification for digital transactions, especially e-payment in both the public and private sectors.