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Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/01/2026
» Analysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
THAI aims to double fleet by 2033
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/08/2025
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is preparing to double its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2033 to tap Asia’s travel boom as the flag carrier’s shares resumed trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after completing its five-year business rehabilitation and debt restructuring.
Analysts see data centre investment revving up
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/10/2024
» New data centre investments in Thailand could accelerate over the next 3-5 years as global data usage is surging, with the electronics, industrial estate, contractor, and power plant sectors set to be the major beneficiaries, say analysts.
SET listing powers ANI's regional growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2023
» With fresh funding mobilised from the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Asia Network International Plc (ANI) aims to expand its network of cargo general sales agents (GSAs) across Asia and beyond, partly through mergers and acquisitions.
Thailand advances in offshoring index
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thailand has moved up one spot in the latest Global Services Location Index (GSLI) conducted by management consultancy Kearney, thanks to the country's financial attractiveness, business environment and potential to become an innovation hub.
Regional spending set to grow by 7%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Tech spending in Thailand and four other Southeast Asian economies is projected to grow 7% this year to approach US$47 billion, despite a number of challenges such as fragile post-pandemic supply chains, according to UK-based research and advisory firm Forrester.
Axa to focus on Asia for long-term growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/10/2022
» Southeast Asia, Greater China and Japan will remain the three pillars of Axa Group as it grows its business in the coming years, the Paris-based insurer says, noting that the Thai insurance industry is poised for an upward growth trend from 2022 onwards.
Wasted Year
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2022
» Once perceived as Asia's final frontier, Myanmar has been tested severely by dual shocks -- a surge in Covid-19 cases in 2021 and the military coup that has brought its economy close to a standstill and left its people suffering from ongoing violence.
America eyes Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021
» With a population of over 650 million and a rapidly expanding middle class, Southeast Asia presents significant growth potential for companies operating in the region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), signed by the 10 Asean countries and five key trading partners including China, will further enhance Asean's potential and attract more investors when the pact takes effect in January.
Asean's next move
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on Asean countries again this year, with millions infected and tens of thousands of fatalities. While the worst of the surge appears to have passed, recovery will depend on pandemic management, especially the pace and efficacy of vaccinations, and response to the risks of new variants emerging.