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InTouch volatility expected
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/08/2021
» Gulf Energy Development's (GULF) tender offer for the shares of InTouch Holdings (INTUCH) is scheduled to end tomorrow and may cause the share prices of INTUCH and Advanced Info Service (ADVANC) to fluctuate in the short term, say analysts.
SET recovers as Covid measures are unveiled
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/07/2021
» Despite pressure from the government's fresh batch of Covid control measures and a new record high for daily infections, the SET Index still gained yesterday, closing at 1,552.09 points, up 8.42 points or 0.55%.
TBMA upgrades bond issuance outlook to B900bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/07/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) upgraded its projection for corporate bond issuance this year to 900 billion baht from 700-750 billion as private companies seek to replenish capital reserves amid economic uncertainties, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
Blockchain regulation a tough task despite great potential
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/05/2021
» Utility tokens and blockchain innovations could cut business operation costs and become a new way of doing business for listed companies in the capital market, however the disclosure method for coin issuance remains a challenge for regulators as it can be arbitrarily announced on other platforms that are not authorised.
SPV77 ready to raise B2.4bn in ICO
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/05/2021
» SPV77 Co Ltd plans to raise 2.4 billion baht through the launch of 240 million real estate-backed digital tokens, priced 10 baht each, in Thailand's first initial coin offering (ICO) filed for approval with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Corporate bond issuance to surpass B750bn target
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/05/2021
» Corporate bond issuance is expected to exceed the market's target of 750 billion baht this year because of excess liquidity in global money markets and readiness of financial intermediaries to comply with social distancing measures and remote work, says Ariya Tiranaprakit, deputy managing director of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Covid claims projected to pass B500m
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/05/2021
» Total Covid-19 insurance claims since policies launched in March 2020 are expected to reach 500 million baht as of the end of April, spurred by a surge last month, says Anon Vangvasu, president of Thai General Insurance Association.
ID check required for new crypto accounts
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/05/2021
» Opening of new cryptocurrency accounts may slow in the second half of this year as the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) announced local digital exchanges must verify their customers' identities through a "dip-chip" machine that requires clients to be physically present.
Bitcoin surges to another all-time high at B1.74m
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/02/2021
» Bitcoin rose to another all-time high on Monday at 1.74 million baht, or US$58,330.57 apiece, as physical spot gold hit a seven-month low with traders suggesting the current price dip is a good time to buy gold.
TQR opens with a flurry, gaining 200%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/02/2021
» TQR Plc, a reinsurance arm of TQM Corporation, made a strong debut on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) on Wednesday, with its share price bucking an otherwise weaker market to close up 200% at 15.30 baht.