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World-lagging Thai stocks see investors moving money into regional rivals
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2024
» For years, Thai equities stood tall as one of Southeast Asia’s largest stock markets. That bullish story is fast unravelling, and not even cheap valuations can save the day.
Demand for private jets on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/07/2024
» The business jet market in Asia has become more diverse without any significant domination by China, thanks to growing numbers of clients across the region who are opting for private aircraft to enhance their operations, according to Dassault Aviation.
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.
Transforming Thai Tourism: Amazing Green Fest 2024
Published on 26/07/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with The Cloud will host the Amazing Green Fest 2024 and The Hotelier 2024 forum to promote sustainable tourism by inviting travellers to embark on their journeys with responsibility. The events aim to support organisations involved in tourism to enhance their responsibility to society and the environment, increasing opportunities and understanding towards a balanced well-being with nature. The events will be held from 15-18 August 2024 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok.
LH Bank aims to increase ratio of Taiwanese loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/07/2024
» LH Bank, a subsidiary of Land and House Financial Group (LHFG), aims to double the proportion of its Taiwanese loans over the next 3-5 years, driven by the expanding presence of foreign businesses in the Thai market.
Thai Union Expands Footprint in Ghana with Cold Store
Published on 25/07/2024
» On Thursday, 18 July, Thai Union officially opened its new, 8,000-metric-ton cold store for its Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) factory. Located in Tema near PFC’s manufacturing plant, the cold store will ensure year-round temperature-controlled storage of Atlantic tuna for the factory, further strengthening the resilience of its supply chain and Thai Union’s manufacturing footprint.
Global Packaging Leaders Gather in Bangkok for Awards
Published on 25/07/2024
» Dow’s 35th Packaging Innovation Awards recently concluded its evaluation of entries, bringing jury representatives together to discuss key trends shaping packaging innovation at a customer and media event in Bangkok. Dow’s Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) is the packaging industry’s premier accolade for recognising breakthroughs in technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience. As one of the industry’s longest-running independently judged awards, the global programme – now in its 35th edition – calls on Asia-Pacific this year, as the region plays host for the first time to both the judging event and awards ceremony.
Apple weighs foldable iPhone, as Huawei plans tri-fold smartphone
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/07/2024
» SHENZHEN - The foldable smartphone market is set for a big boost amid reports that Apple is preparing a clamshell-style model, while Huawei Technologies may soon launch a tri-folding handset.
SCGP sees 15% hike in revenue target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/07/2024
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), a Thai operator in the fully-integrated packaging chain in Southeast Asia, maintains its revenue target is projected to increase by 15% year-on-year to 150 billion baht in 2024, driven by growing demand for packaging products in Vietnam.
When climate commitments fall short
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/07/2024
» By early next year, Thailand and other countries are expected to update national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Paris Agreement mandates that nations submit new NDCs every five years, with each round more ambitious than the last. These NDCs are essential for countries to collectively tackle the global climate crisis.