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Prescription scheme wins insurers' nod
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government's "Sukkai Sabai Krabao" (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
MFC touts emerging Asian equities as US is overvalued
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2025
» MFC Asset Management says Thai and other emerging Asian equities are becoming more attractive than US stocks, which are trading at elevated valuations, as the company is overweighting bonds relative to equities in the second half of 2025 amid global interest rate cuts.
PrimeStreet focuses on megatrends
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/07/2025
» As global markets teeter from geopolitical shocks, inflation and trade tensions, Thailand-based venture capital firm PrimeStreet Capital is focusing its investments on four global megatrends that hold ample future potential.
BKI considers investment in EV repair garage facilities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a non-life insurer majority-owned by Bangkok Bank, is studying a plan for a joint venture with Chinese investors to establish a repair garage for electric vehicles (EVs), in a bid to support the company's long-term growth potential.
SET lists stocks for marginal accounts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) released a list of stocks yesterday that have been used as collateral in margin accounts, warning investors about risks for stocks that are forcibly sold, as prices can drop drastically and the major shareholders can change.
PrimeStreet, Photon unite for energy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/05/2024
» PrimeStreet Capital, a Bangkok-based global venture capital (VC) fund manager, has signed an agreement with Photon Group, a Japanese asset management firm, aiming to pour US$150 million worth of investment into clean energy across Southeast Asia.
Public alerted to perils of crypto mining
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/11/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to exercise caution and prudence before investing in cryptocurrency mining because of multiple risks and the lack of supervision by Thai regulators.
Tisco Bank unit touts healthcare, biotech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2022
» Tisco Bank's wealth advisory unit suggests moving away from energy stocks to biotechnology and healthcare as several US economic indicators have signalled a higher risk of recession.
Healthcare stocks lead the way
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/06/2022
» Investing in stocks and assets with high pricing power and long-term growth potential has traditionally been a good way to capture gains and stay ahead in an inflationary environment.
XPG introduces digital asset offerings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2022
» XSpring Capital Plc (XPG) is launching digital asset management and digital brokerage and dealership services this year with the expectation it will achieve 1 billion baht in revenue.