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Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Analysts upgrade earnings outlook for Thai Union Group
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/08/2025
» Analysts are upgrading earnings forecasts for Thai Union Group (TU), a leading global seafood producer, reflecting second-quarter financial results that were better than expected, a clearer idea of the impacts from US tariffs, and the likelihood of a deeper partnership with Mitsubishi Corp through a 6.65-billion-baht share acquisition.
Trump victory poses threat to Thai economic growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Thai economy might expand at a rate below the government's target of 2.8% this year and the 2025 growth estimate of 3% will be under pressure if former president Donald Trump wins the US election on Nov 5, says financial services company Allianz.
Delta bets on hot tech sectors
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» As global electronics demand is projected to pick up in the second half of 2024 following inventory destocking, Delta Electronics (Thailand) expects to be a beneficiary thanks to its product mix, continued expansion and geopolitical diversification.
Bank of Thailand likely to maintain interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 2.5% at its meeting on Wednesday as May inflation rose sharply, coupled with the expectation of a similar move by the US Federal Reserve this week.
Allianz targeting premiums worth B41bn
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2024
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance, Thailand's leading life insurer, aims to increase its gross written premiums (GWPs) by 13% to 41 billion baht this year, thanks to an expansion of its agent network, focusing on health and unit-linked insurance products, and the launch of new services.
Allianz unit eyes 20% growth in corporate business
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2024
» As the insurance industry expands, with new players entering the market and novel products being launched to capture consumer interest, insurance firms in Thailand have developed strategies to drive business growth.
Insurance expected to flourish driven by auto, health policies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The insurance industry could outstrip the Thai economy in terms of growth this year, thanks mainly to health and auto policies, as there are headwinds that could pose risks to the country's GDP outlook, leading insurance executives say.
MTL sets out plans to expand overseas
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/01/2024
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is planning to make investments in medical treatment businesses this year while there are also plans to expand its presence overseas under the company's strategy to become a regional insurer, said president and chief executive Sara Lamsam.
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.