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Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
Fitch: Bad loans expected to pressure large Thai banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's six major banks are likely to face rising asset risks over the next several years, pressured by a continued increase in impaired loans, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
HSBC sees buoyant outlook for Asia, Middle East
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/05/2025
» HSBC expects positive trade and capital flows into Asia and the Middle East, supported by the regions' strong economic fundamentals, despite heightened global trade tensions.
KBank offers helping hand to exporters hit by US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» As part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on Thai exports, Kasikornbank (KBank) is assisting export clients in exploring new international markets to minimise potential disruption.
SCB X to upgrade continuity plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2025
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), plans to strengthen its business continuity plan to address earthquake risks.
Thai auto loan firms bullish on growth as sector recovers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2025
» Auto loan providers are optimistic about recording growth in consumer loan products this year, bolstered by improvements in the automotive sector.
KBank touts shift towards riskier investments
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is encouraging its high net worth depositors to shift towards portfolio investments in pursuit of better returns as interest rates begin a downward cycle.
K-Asset establishes partnership with JPMAM
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) is partnering with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to expand its mutual fund business in the Thai market in line with the positive growth of the Thai wealth segment.
Heng to maintain rates through 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2023
» Heng Leasing and Capital Plc expects to maintain its maximum interest rate through next year even as the central bank raises rates because of the company's loan portfolio adjustment.