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Traders bullish on gold's skyrocket
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2026
» Gold prices are expected to soar to US$6,400 an ounce and 88,000 baht per baht-weight as investor demand in a turbulent world pushes bullion to new highs.
Gold price set to climb further after hitting new all-time high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/09/2025
» The domestic gold price is expected to hit 60,000 baht per baht-weight early next year as bullion surpassed US$3,800 an ounce to set a fresh record high on Monday, while the baht slid to a two-week low of below 32.20 baht to the dollar, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Loan growth projected to contract this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Bank loan growth is expected to contract this year, although it picked up slightly in the fourth quarter, with banks continuing their credit tightening in 2025-26 amid subdued GDP growth, say analysts.
Bad loans expected to hit banks hard this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/09/2024
» The banking sector is expected to face greater pressure for the remainder of the year as asset quality continues to deteriorate, with the new government seeking to lower lending rates, while risks from bad personal loan and credit card debt rise, say analysts.
Maguro poised for aggressive expansion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/08/2024
» Amid the growing popularity of Japanese food in Thailand, the MAGURO restaurant brand has managed to place itself in the minds of Thai diners, with aggressive expansion on the cards this year and next.
Generali unit emphasises portfolio quality
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/10/2023
» With a 192-year history, Generali is one of the oldest insurance companies worldwide with assets under management tallying €618 billion and 82,000 employees as of last year.
Let's all celebrate responsibly
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2022
» The Year of the Tiger arrives tomorrow and people, particularly in East and Southeast Asian countries, are ready to celebrate Lunar New Year 2022. For many of us, however, it's going to be another year of quiet celebration under the influence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shorter, safer trips the leisure travel trend in 2022
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2021
» Nearly two years after Covid-19 emerged at the end of 2019, several countries are moving away from zero-Covid strategies towards living with the virus in order to revive their economies.
Real-time payment push
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2020
» Southeast Asia has been making great strides in terms of innovation in real-time payments as countries work to ensure the strength and competitiveness of their financial systems.
Team player
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/07/2020
» Anyone who has ever exchanged business cards with Vivek Dhawan will be puzzled by one of the positions he holds at Mega LifeSciences Plc. Beside the word CEO is the title of "Chief Coach". The latter is equally important to the people who work with Mr Dhawan at the company he has led since 1986.