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SET recovers as Covid measures are unveiled
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/07/2021
» Despite pressure from the government's fresh batch of Covid control measures and a new record high for daily infections, the SET Index still gained yesterday, closing at 1,552.09 points, up 8.42 points or 0.55%.
Pension products in need of a rejig
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/02/2021
» Pension insurance products need to be revamped to tap an ageing population and provide customers with enough savings to maintain their lifestyles during retirement, says Sara Lamsam, president of the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
MTL's first-year premiums poised to expand 8-10%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/01/2021
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) expects its first-year premiums for life insurance to grow 8-10% this year, spurred by health protection and investment that contribute about 70% of the total product mix, after two years of contraction.
Dhipaya, Cisco cover financial cyber-risks
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/12/2020
» Dhipaya Insurance has joined hands with US-based technology firm Cisco Systems to offer a cyber-insurance policy designed to cover financial losses related to cyber-attacks.
CIMBT hunts for edge after US poll
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/11/2020
» Thailand should maintain strong relationships with both the US and China, no matter who becomes the next US president, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
Corporate bonds on a roll
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» Companies are offering larger amounts of corporate bonds to retails than ever in the past five years, and now may be an ideal time to take advantage of the attractive interest rates and high yields, say industry analysts.
Big projects face costlier reinsurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Large construction projects in Thailand are potentially at risk for higher reinsurance premiums as global premiums on big developments soar.
Gold trade gets redefined
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/08/2020
» After years of regulations confining gold trade in Thailand to the baht, the US dollar will now be used.
A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.
ASP: Likelihood of deflation rising
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/05/2020
» Thailand's economy is facing a greater risk of deflation after a two-month easing of headline inflation, with global stock markets experiencing another sell-off trend this month, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).