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Ministry tasked with turning the tide
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to expedite measures this month to address the influx of Chinese goods into Thailand.
New credit guarantee agency to help small businesses
Published on 13/08/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new facility that will provide financial risk guarantees for smaller businesses seeking loans, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Tuesday.
Whizdom Craftz Launches ‘Beat The Biz 2024’ Contest
Published on 13/08/2024
» Aspiring entrepreneurs at Chulalongkorn University are set to gain valuable insights and practical experience through "Beat the Biz 2024 by Whizdom Craftz Samyan," a collaborative initiative between Whizdom Craftz Samyan by MQDC and CEO Chula (Chulalongkorn Entrepreneur Organisation). This contest offers participants the opportunity to learn directly from the owners of over 40 businesses, enhancing their entrepreneurial skills and aligning with the brand's vision to foster a community of knowledgeable and compassionate individuals. Dr Vithaya Sintharapantorn, Senior Vice President of Project Marketing for MQDC, the developer of “Whizdom Craftz Samyan”, said the condominium is collaborating with CEO Chula on “Beat the Biz 2024 by Whizdom Craftz Samyan” for Chulalongkorn University students interested in starting their own businesses.
Cabinet to mull credit guarantee agency
Business, Published on 12/08/2024
» The plan to establish the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new institution designed to offer credit guarantees for businesses and individuals, is expected to be submitted to the cabinet this month.
Unemployment hits 9-month high
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2024
» The unemployment rate in Thailand has reached a nine-month high of about 2% of registered workers, as the country struggles to deal with slow economic growth and more factory shutdowns, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
SME factory closure jump spurs calls for state investment
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2024
» The closure of more than 660 factories by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the first half of 2024 has raised alarms among economists and business leaders.
Revamp policies to boost Thai SMEs
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the nation's economy. Yet, concerted strategies to fortify them remain abstract.
Number of TCG clients doubles post-Covid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2024
» Following the pandemic, the number of credit guarantee clients has increased to 800,000, primarily due to efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access more credit within the system, according to the head of the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG).
Analyst sees headwinds persisting until mid-2025
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/07/2024
» A high level of non-performing loans (NPLs), slow loan growth and rising household debt will continue to pressure banks until the first half of next year as a reduction in consumer purchasing power and rising living costs will affect not only small businesses but also large companies, analysts say.
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.