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Pinpointing the problem
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2021
» The fresh Covid-19 restrictions that started a week ago dealt another blow to businesses already reeling from tepid demand and economic woes.
Zero-carbon race
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2021
» Racing against the clock to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2050 is one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses across the world.
JCR upbeat on Thailand's economic prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2021
» Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) remains upbeat on Thai economic prospects, expecting the country's economy to return to positive growth of around 3% in 2021 this year after contracting 6.1% in 2020 while affirming Thailand's sovereign credit rating at A- with a stable outlook.
Banks to control asset quality
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2021
» The Thai banking industry is expected to remain cautious in controlling asset quality amid economic turbulence brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Asset warehousing appeals to hoteliers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/03/2021
» Most hotel owners want to enrol in the asset warehousing programme to mitigate the financial impact from the pandemic, which is worse this year than 2020, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Investors lap up $600m worth of KTB tier-one bonds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2021
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has issued US$600 million worth of additional tier-one (AT1) bonds in a move to strengthen its capital base in preparation for uncertainty during the pandemic.
State firms join for cannabis push
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2021
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) is teaming up with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization to produce hemp and cannabis extracts for medical purposes.
Chinese smartphones lead sales in 2020
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/03/2021
» Thailand's smartphone sales fell 18.1% year-on-year to 16.5 million units in 2020, pressured by the impact of the pandemic, while 5G-enabled devices are expected to drive demand this year, according to tech research firms.
Look to strong earnings prospects for selective buys
Business, Published on 06/02/2021
» The SET Index will likely extend its gains this month, moving in a trading range between 1,440 and 1,530 points. We expect domestic economic activity to gradually pick up as the government has eased Covid-19 restrictions in most provinces.
Banks face hard year as asset quality dips
Business, Published on 27/01/2021
» Thai banks' financial resilience will be tested this year as debt moratoriums gradually expire, with asset quality and the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio poised to deteriorate, says S&P Global Ratings.