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Demographics fuel Bangkok Life Assurance's growth drive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects Thailand's life insurance industry to maintain its growth momentum this year, supported by demographic tailwinds and regulatory flexibility, as the company prepares to increase its exposure to Thai equities and roll out a new long-term care product targeting age-related diseases.
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
Local Bitcoin funds record returns of 30%
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/12/2024
» Two Thai Bitcoin mutual funds have posted returns reaching 30% following their launches in June, drawing demand from investors as prices continue to spike, approaching US$100,000 following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Muang Thai Life Assurance offers life insurance for an ageing population
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2024
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is capitalising on the fact that Thailand is now an ageing society by creating life insurance products that serve people aged up to 99.
Stocks to surge until year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could possibly return to the 1,500-point mark by the end of the year, up from last month's close of about 1,380 points, as foreign funds are likely to return and the recently-approved Thailand ESG Fund (TESG) has boosted trading, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
InnovestX trumpets Vietnam, Indonesia
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2023
» Local investors are recommended to focus their investments on stock markets in Vietnam and Indonesia for the final quarter of 2023 to cope with risks that have emerged from the Chinese economy and the high possibility of a global economic slowdown, said InnovestX Securities.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
Tips for reading financial statements
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/07/2023
» The recent allegations of fraud at Stark Corporation has caused severe damage to investors.
Jaspal prepares for SET listing this year to expand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/06/2023
» Jaspal, the Bangkok-based ready-to-wear clothing company, is planning to float shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year to mobilise fresh funds for expansion of its fashion and lifestyle business.