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Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
Demand high for Exim's 1st Blue Bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has reported significant success with its first Blue Bond worth 3 billion baht, which saw subscription demand exceeding the amount issued by 2.5 times, reflecting strong demand from institutional and major investors.
TikTok and partners fight online scams
Published on 26/07/2024
» TikTok has partnered with government and civil society organisations to launch a digital literacy campaign to educate the public about online scams and fraud through short videos on the popular platform.
Finance Ministry raises GDP growth expectations
Published on 26/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday, up from a previous forecast of 2.4% due to higher foreign tourist arrivals and exports.
EXIM Thailand Launches First THB Blue Bond
Published on 26/07/2024
» Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, congratulated Mr. Bundit Sapianchai, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand); Dr. Warotai Kosolpisitkul, Chairman of EXIM Thailand’s Risk Oversight Committee; and Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, EXIM Thailand’s President; along with Mr. Kenichi Yamato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (BAY); Ms. Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, Investment and Financial Management Group, Government Savings Bank (GSB); Mr. Kosintr Puongsophol, Financial Sector Specialist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB); and representatives of investors and customers of EXIM Thailand at a press conference to announce the notable success of EXIM Thailand’s issue and offering of a Blue Bond, with BAY and GSB as lead underwriters at EXIM Thailand’s Head Office on July 26, 2024.
Govt Savings Bank soft loan programme attracts strong demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2024
» A soft loan scheme administered by the Government Savings Bank (GSB) has initially attracted demand tallying 70-80 billion baht out of the 100 billion-baht total, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Up to 2m vendors set to participate in scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has confirmed that it will finalise registration of 2 million vendors for the digital wallet handout scheme by September.
Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to US$10 million giving them a 10-year visa and access to Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Digital wallet details fail to rally SET
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2024
» The government's announcement regarding the delayed digital wallet handout scheme failed to boost the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points on Wednesday with major commerce company CP All (CPALL) among the biggest losers.