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Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Abacus keen on regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/01/2025
» Abacus Digital, a fintech firm under SCB X, is exploring regional business expansion and preparing for a listing on the local stock exchange as part of its next growth phase.
UOB waives cardholders' fees, interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/06/2024
» UOB Thailand has waived interest and fees for credit cardholders affected by the bank's payment apportionment system.
Gulf quashes KBank takeover rumour as stake increases
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2024
» Gulf Energy Development clarified that it has no plans to take over Kasikornbank (KBank), attributing its recent increased shareholding in the bank solely to its pursuit of investment gains.
Investors eyeing tech startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» Japanese investors are interested in Thai tech startups, supporting their business expansion to regional markets, says an executive of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri).
Tech investors wary amid volatile market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2022
» While digital assets are still on the radar of local banks seeking long-term growth opportunities, they plan to be more cautious when investing in them amid a volatile market, say banking chiefs.
BoT cuts 2021 GDP rise to 0.7%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has slashed its economic growth projection for this year again to 0.7% as the third wave of Covid-19 has had a more severe impact on the country's economy since the central bank conducted its earlier projection.
Banks set to offer digital statements
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2021
» The Bank of Thailand and three banking associations have built up a data ecosystem and plan to offer digital banking statements by January next year.
CIMBT eyes hotels for uptick
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2021
» The research house of CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) forecasts Bangkok and the five surrounding provinces under the government's partial lockdown measures should reopen in August, while the Phuket sandbox scheme should help hotels on the island recover.
BoT revises growth forecast to 1.8%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/06/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has slashed the country's economic growth forecast again for this year to 1.8% from an earlier projection of 3%, due to lower foreign tourist arrival estimates and lower domestic demand due to the third wave of Covid-19.