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Japan, Asean to boost security ties amid China rise
Kyodo News, Published on 26/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa agreed with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Friday to deepen security and economic cooperation, with China attempting to bolster its clout in nearby waters through a military buildup.
Heavy rains flood Thai-Myanmar Border
Online Reporters, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Thai border in Mae Sot district in Tak is inundated after the northern province was pounded by downpours for days, with no signs of rains easing until the end of July.
Exports fall for first time in 3 months, weaker than expected
Reuters, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thai exports fell for the first time in three months in June due to slowing agriculture and food sales, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall in 2024.
EXIM Thailand Launches First THB Blue Bond
Published on 26/07/2024
» Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, congratulated Mr. Bundit Sapianchai, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand); Dr. Warotai Kosolpisitkul, Chairman of EXIM Thailand’s Risk Oversight Committee; and Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, EXIM Thailand’s President; along with Mr. Kenichi Yamato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (BAY); Ms. Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, Investment and Financial Management Group, Government Savings Bank (GSB); Mr. Kosintr Puongsophol, Financial Sector Specialist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB); and representatives of investors and customers of EXIM Thailand at a press conference to announce the notable success of EXIM Thailand’s issue and offering of a Blue Bond, with BAY and GSB as lead underwriters at EXIM Thailand’s Head Office on July 26, 2024.
Siam Cement sees lower revenue growth in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement producer and industrial conglomerate, has decided to revise down its revenue growth target to 10% this year, down from 20% due to a raft of factors, including the domestic economic slowdown and sluggish sales in the petrochemical industry.
Ministry move aims to maintain prices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry looks set to help purchase mangosteens and longans at the beginning of the season, which is expected to run from July to August this year, to help elevate the prices of early-season produce.
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.
Myanmar rebels seize key town in major defeat for junta
Published on 25/07/2024
» A rebel army in Myanmar said on Thursday it had seized control of a major regional military headquarters near the border with China, in what could be the biggest recent defeat for a ruling junta that is battling to contain a widening revolt.
Master trading with InnovestX's free online TFEX courses
Life, Published on 25/07/2024
» InnovestX Securities, the investment flagship of SCBX Group, presents a series of five online courses to equip investors with the skills necessary to succeed in the TFEX (Thailand Futures Exchange) market.
China backs targeting of shady firms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2024
» Chinese ambassador, Han Zhiqiang, has assured local authorities that Beijing supports the suppression of shady Chinese business in Thailand while also aiming to help boost bilateral trade and ties.