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MTC sees healthy loan growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2025
» Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand's leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
Green bonds financing the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» As the world navigates the transition towards sustainability, Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has steadily gained ground, though it does not make loud headlines.
Pakistan's best chance to save its economy
Oped, Published on 17/05/2025
» As the military confrontation between Pakistan and India continues, Pakistan's economy could be caught in the crossfire. The ongoing crisis has fuelled concerns that India may try to halt the flow of the Indus River into Pakistan -- a threat that Pakistan's struggling economy can ill afford.
Nobel winner offers insight at Bimstec summit
News, Published on 08/04/2025
» Back-to-back meetings, official as well as private, while touching base with political and business leaders in Bangkok, are what defined the schedule of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus during his visit to Thailand on April 3-4 to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) summit.
Thai micro lender Abacus eyes expansion
Published on 26/03/2025
» Abacus Digital, the Thai fintech firm backed by SCB X Plc, plans to ramp up lending to individuals and small businesses starved of capital as traditional lenders turn more wary of rising bad loans.
Regional banking boost for Krungsri
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2025
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) reported its regional banking business accounted for 20% of total revenue, primarily attributed to high-yield loan products.
Thai Credit Targets Double-Digit Growth with Digital Focus
Published on 13/02/2025
» Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited (CREDIT) has announced its 2025 business plan, setting ambitious targets for double-digit loan growth while embracing digital transformation to boost service efficiency and deliver sustainable growth. This follows the bank’s record-breaking net profit of 3,624 million baht in 2024, reinforcing confidence in its long-term strategic direction.
Back from the past
Postbag, Published on 29/12/2024
» Re: "Decision on Kittiratt as Bank of Thailand chair not yet final", (BP, Dec 27) & "Kittiratt defends rice scheme: IMF triggers another round of criticisms", (Business, Nov 14, 2013).
The case for funding food security
Oped, Published on 17/10/2024
» Although enough food is produced to feed the global population, hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, poverty, economic slowdowns, and climate change still threaten millions of lives. In 2023, around 2.3 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity and more than 730 million people suffered from hunger, with undernutrition linked to almost one-half of deaths of children under age five.
Help out SMEs
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/10/2024
» Re: "Stronger SME links 'key' to sustainability", (Business, Oct 12).