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Life assurance maintains modest growth target this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/06/2021
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) is maintaining its growth target between -1% to 1% this year and may take a more conservative approach for the remainder of 2021 as uncertainties from the third wave of the outbreak persist, says president Sara Lamsam.
Tris Rating debuts green bond verifier
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/11/2020
» Tris Rating has launched a local green bond verifier, certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, as a new service to facilitate and promote domestic green bond financing.
Digital future gives insurance new life
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/09/2020
» The pandemic has forced businesses across sectors to rapidly digitise as consumers are kept indoors because of government-mandated lockdowns or out of fear of contracting the coronavirus.
OIC studies aid options for capital support measures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/08/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) says it is considering additional assistance measures and close supervision to help businesses during the outbreak crisis, easing regulations and reducing costs for insurers through a digital platform.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
Survival depends on literacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/05/2020
» Enhancing digital literacy and pursuing a customer-centric experience are necessary as businesses adapt to new behaviour during the pandemic, particularly with travel restrictions and changes in supply chains.
TQM's niche policies target B350m goal
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/04/2020
» SET-listed TQM Corporation, an insurance broker, is aiming for 350 million baht in premiums this year from launching a new series of insurance protection products for freelancers, spanning from healthcare, auto and gadgets to personal accident with daily compensation claims.
EPS projected to dwindle on poor economic growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/11/2019
» Earnings per share (EPS) for companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are expected to come in below previous projections this year and next year amid lacklustre economic growth, analysts say.
BoT boss admits baht too high
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/11/2019
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob admits the baht has appreciated at a rate which exceeds the economic fundamentals, saying that interest rate cuts are no longer "strong medicine" that can cure it.
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.