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UN reveals region's climate change bill
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 23/05/2023
» Most countries in Asia-Pacific require sizeable financing to support climate change adaptation and mitigation, says the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap), urging domestic collaborations between private financial institutions and project developers to support such needs.
Survey: One-third of Asians contribute to retirement fund
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 20/05/2023
» One-third of people surveyed in Asia reported they make regular contributions to a retirement fund in an effort to improve their financial health, according to recent research by insurance firm Prudential.
Region told to rev up decarbonisation
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 07/04/2023
» Southeast Asia needs to accelerate decarbonisation of its global value chains (GVCs) as the region could face up to a 30% loss of GDP annually by 2100 due to climate change, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Corporate bonds hike in value
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 06/04/2023
» The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.
KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 09/03/2023
» KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.
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.
Sustainability retains resonance for Thai firms
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 24/02/2023
» Sustainability will remain a key trend for fundraising in Thailand, prompting companies to increasingly integrate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into their strategies, says international law firm Baker McKenzie.
E-licensing service kicks off
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 09/02/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorised the first e-licence application made via its Biz Portal platform that allows securities businesses to file a request for an operating licence online, the regulator said in a statement on Wednesday.