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Auto loan rejections could hit 40%
Published on 31/05/2024
» The auto loan rejection rate is expected to total 30-40% of applications this year, mirroring the rates from last year, given ongoing concern over non-performing loans among lenders in the financial sector, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Malaysia to float diesel prices to curb smuggling
Published on 31/05/2024
» The days of cheap fuel for Thai vehicles filling their tanks across the southern border could soon be over as the Malaysian government is preparing to float diesel prices, probably this year.
KBank Hosts "EARTH JUMP 2024" Forum for Low-Carbon Economy
Published on 31/05/2024
» Kasikornbank Public Company Limited (KBank) organised the "EARTH JUMP 2024: The Edge of Action" event for the second consecutive year, highlighting the growing awareness among Thai businesses of the impact of global warming on their survival. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address outlining the nation's goals and direction regarding clean energy. Over 40 global and Thai leaders shared their knowledge to help elevate Thai businesses and society towards a low-carbon economy. More than 2,000 attendees gained insights into opportunities, regulations, financial support, and experiences from businesses that have already adapted to a low-carbon economy.
Political turmoil could put handout at risk, say analysts
Published on 31/05/2024
» Rising political uncertainty poses significant risks to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s plan for a 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout to stimulate the economy, say analysts at Citigroup and Nomura Holdings.
Huawei ASEAN Academy Strengthens Thai Digital Talent Ecosystem
Published on 31/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and a network of Thai universities and enterprises at the recent “Thailand Digital Talent Summit and Job Fair: Building Talent Hub for a Digital, Intelligent, and Green Thailand”. The summit successfully gathered over 200 participants from across government, academia, and industries, marking a significant milestone in cultivating digital talents and creating more value-added job opportunities for Thailand on its journey towards becoming a digital economic hub of ASEAN.
18 units praised for handling Singapore Airlines emergency landing
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 31/05/2024
» Suvarnabhumi Airport has commended all agencies joining hands in an operation to assist passengers and crew members of Singapore Airlines following an emergency landing due to severe turbulence.
CP Foods Shines at THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA 2024
Published on 31/05/2024
» International diplomats, business partners, and leaders from both government and private sectors around the world have been highly impressed by the Thai cuisine offerings at the Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) booth at the THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA 2024 event. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce from 28th May to 1st June 2024 in Bangkok's IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
AWS to launch data centre region early next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2024
» Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is ready to launch its new data centre region in Thailand by early next year as part of a commitment announced in 2022.
SCB CIO sees LTF benefits as steadying market influence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (CIO) believes reinstating long-term equity funds (LTFs) to promote long-term savings would help reduce volatility from short selling and curb capital outflow, bringing in net inflow of 40-50 billion baht to the Thai stock market.
Saha Group unfazed by daily wage hike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/05/2024
» The fragile domestic purchasing power in the lower income segment and the lack of long-term investment would create a tremendous challenge for the government to stimulate the economy, according to Saha Group, the country's leading consumer goods conglomerate.