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Banks ready to handle uncertainties
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2020
» Local commercial banks are confident that their existing BIS ratio and tier-one capital base can handle economic uncertainties, with no need to raise additional capital.
First batch of tourists Covid-free
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/10/2020
» The result of the first Covid-19 test on arrival for 39 Chinese tourists who travelled using the special tourist visa reported no positive cases.
Banks see double-digit dip in profit as NPLs advance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2020
» Both the third-quarter and nine-month net profit of major SET-listed financial institutions saw a double-digit decline on a year-on-year basis as banks beefed up loan provisions to cushion against higher bad debt prospects.
Circular economy setback
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 19/10/2020
» Prior to the emergence of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the recycled plastics industry had been making significant progress in its journey to end plastic waste. It was seeing positive results from high consumer and regulatory pressure on brands worldwide to improve their commitments to sustainability.
Global Covid surge, Thai protests add to risk
Business, Published on 17/10/2020
» Recap: Global stocks remain shaky, subdued by fears that a rapid rise in new Covid-19 infections may prompt governments to tighten social restrictions. The US presidential election campaign and troubled Brexit talks add to looming uncertainties.
BBL tier one back to normal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/10/2020
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects tier-one capital will return to a normal ratio of 18% this year after issuing adequate tier-one capital (AT1) last month.
WSJ Sustainable Management Ranking Finds Tatung and Kering Topping Innovation List
Business, Published on 14/10/2020
» Kering, the French luxury-goods conglomerate that owns Gucci and Balenciaga, says it can trace to their origins nearly 90% of the materials used by its many brands.
Work permits for Thai Elite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/09/2020
» Thailand Elite Card plans to add work permit privileges for members who invest US$1 million in Thailand, with the end of visa amnesty pushing member applications to a record high in August and September.
K-Research sees U-shaped recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/08/2020
» Thailand's economy is likely to see a gradual U-shaped recovery driven by government spending, with the ratio of public debt to GDP possibly edging towards the 60% ceiling rate, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
K-Research: Recovery to come in a U-shape
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/08/2020
» Thailand’s economy is likely to see a gradual U-shaped recovery driven by government spending, with the ratio of public debt to GDP possibly edging towards the 60% ceiling rate, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).