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E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
YouTrip targets 10% growth a year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2025
» YouTrip, Asia-Pacific's leading multi-currency travel card, expects to maintain annual growth of 10% over the next three years and is preparing to list on a US stock exchange during that period.
Banks urged to back debt-relief scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has urged banks to proactively contact all eligible borrowers under the government's "You Fight, We Help" debt relief scheme and to enhance communication efforts after a lower-than-expected number of debtors registered for the programme.
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.
YouTrip eager to grow regional offerings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2024
» YouTrip, the Singapore-based fintech firm, is evolving beyond being a travel card service after establishing itself as Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, demonstrating the fastest growth in the region's business sector.
YouTrip eyes regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/10/2023
» YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, is planning on regional growth following economic gains in the area since the pandemic.
Easy loans for all
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2022
» Major banks have continued to tap the underbanked, aiming to promote financial inclusion and further expand their customer base.
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.
Digital lending pays off for banks as platforms expand rapidly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2022
» Digital lending platforms run by the large commercial banking groups Kasikornbank (KBank) and SCB X are posting strong growth, in line with changing consumer behaviour in the digital era.
SCB Abacus growth lures tech investors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2021
» SCB Abacus, an alternative digital lending platform under Siam Commercial Bank, has raised US$12 million (396 million baht) in a Series A funding round and targets digital loan growth of 10 times this year.