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Consumers eager to spend on health
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 30/05/2023
» Some 70% of consumers in Asia-Pacific are willing to increase their spending on health and wellness as they become more health-conscious following the pandemic, according to a recent survey.
Executives fret over greenwashing
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/05/2023
» More than half of executives surveyed in Thailand admitted their organisations have overstated or inaccurately represented the impact of their sustainability initiatives, which could potentially stall progress on sustainability, according to a recent report.
Incremental growth
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» The local insurance industry posted continuous growth over the past decade, reflecting increasing consumer demand and awareness of the importance and benefits of insurance in protecting their well-being.
BKI allocates B1bn to buy local shares
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/03/2023
» SET-listed Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has set aside 1 billion baht for its investment in Thai shares this year, with a focus on banking stocks that are projected to yield higher returns than last year as interest rates rise, says chairman Chai Sophonpanich.
MTL sees chance for growth
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 18/03/2023
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is confident its business will continue to expand this year as it predicts the insurance industry will resume growth, up from a slight contraction in 2022.
Pi Securities preps launch of one-stop service app
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 14/03/2023
» Pi Securities expects to launch a one-stop service application for online investing in June to seize growing opportunities in digital transformation among securities businesses.
Digital consumers to propel Asean
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 04/03/2023
» A rapid increase in digital consumers is expected to be a major driver for Southeast Asia's economy, which is projected to grow by 4.7% this year, according to consulting firm YCP Solidiance.
Exporters fear costs of EU carbon scheme
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/02/2023
» Asian exports could potentially face a higher cost burden as the EU is preparing to launch a new regulation pertaining to imported carbon-intensive commodities later this year, experts say.
Local gold demand seen as muted
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/02/2023
» Gold demand in Thailand is likely to pull back this year after rising 3% in 2022 as consumers are concerned about a global economic slowdown, according to the World Gold Council.
Lofty expectation for metaverse potential
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/02/2023
» A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.