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ESG bond issuance likely to reach B100bn this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/05/2021
» As more major corporates move towards green investment, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is expected to reach 100 billion baht this year, roughly 20% growth from 2020, says Ariya Tiranaprakit, executive vice-president of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
TGH gears up for service integration
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/03/2021
» SET-listed Thai Group Holdings (TGH), the insurance arm of the TCC Group controlled by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has added two more business units -- consumer finance and health and wellness -- to vertically integrate services geared towards an ageing society.
Critical capital market challenges outlined
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2020
» Thai capital markets face four pending challenges going forward, referring to SEC-R (sustainability, equality, competitiveness, and resilience) pressured by the 'five Ds' (debt, division, divergence, digitalisation, and degradation of the environment), said the keynote speaker at the 2020 Capital Market Symposium, hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Saksiam gears up IPO-fuelled expansion
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/10/2020
» Saksiam Leasing, a medium-sized lender of retail and car title loans, is preparing to raise funds from an IPO this year to expand the business, aiming to double asset and branch numbers every three years.
Gold speculators advised to resist profit-chasing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/07/2020
» Gold speculators are being urged to exercise caution after the domestic gold price continued to make all-time highs this week, with gold futures also experiencing substantial trading volume.
Compensating farmers with a high-tech touch
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/07/2020
» Thai fragrant jasmine rice has been a renowned agricultural product for a long time, promising an aromatic taste and a stream of revenue to farmers who are regarded as the country's backbone.
A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.
Time to shine for Hua Seng Heng's third-gen CEO
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/03/2020
» Growing up on Yaowarat Road, home to Bangkok's bustling Chinatown and the country's dominant gold trading area, Tanarat Pasawongse did not initially see himself as the next in line to inherit the family-owned gold trading business of Hua Seng Heng Group of Companies, Thailand's largest gold importer.
Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2019
» Crop insurance premiums are likely to increase next year, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% as a result of natural disasters throughout this year.
BoT soothes jitters over baht climb
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/12/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has allayed businesses' unease over the baht's gain, saying the currency could still reverse its trend, and two-way movements vis-a-vis the dollar/baht are expected to increase next year.