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Jaymart, Singer eye larger slice of B100bn smartphone market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/01/2026
» Despite economic headwinds, Jaymart Mobile Co Ltd has continued to expand its branch network to increase coverage, while Singer Thailand is placing greater emphasis on smartphone loans, with both aiming to grow their share of Thailand's 100-billion-baht smartphone market.
Vendors see buoyant smartphone market in first quarter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/02/2025
» The government's Easy E-Receipt scheme, Chinese New Year holiday and attractive instalment programmes should drive demand in the smartphone market during the first quarter amid economic challenges, according to vendors.
Ascend Money targets Nasdaq listing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/03/2024
» Ascend Money, a financial technology firm backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange within two years, Suphachai Chearavanont, the company's founder and chairman, told the Bangkok Post.
TrueMoney bullish on growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/05/2023
» Southeast Asia e-payment and financial service provider TrueMoney is aggressively expanding its services, with the aim of becoming a financial services super application.
Smartphone sales set to struggle in 2022
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/08/2022
» Thailand's smartphone market is expected to experience flat growth or even decline this year due to the economic slump and a weaker baht, but flagship 5G smartphones, loans and trade-in programmes could help prop up the segment, according to IT product distributors.
AIS aims to woo new users with Serenade upgrade
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, is gearing up to increase privileges for high-spending customers under its "AIS Serenade" loyalty programme to serve customers with digital lifestyles and capture new users.
Jaymart rolls out 'Digital Cafe' concept
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/01/2022
» Jaymart Mobile, the handset distribution arm of SET-listed Jay Mart, has launched a new retail store model, called "Digital Cafe", featuring a convergence of cafe and IT retail as a lifestyle destination.
Alibaba festival hones in on value, sustainability
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2021
» Chinese e-commerce pioneer Alibaba Group has pledged to focus more on sustainable and inclusive elements in its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival as part of its efforts to drive positive changes to the society.
Alibaba adds Nov 1-3 to global event
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/10/2020
» Alibaba, the global e-commerce behemoth, has added Nov 1-3 as another sales period for its 11.11 global shopping festival, scheduled for Nov 11, to boost sales amid the pandemic and capitalise on the rising growth of online retail.
Buyers brave Thailand Mobile Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/07/2020
» After a month of delays caused by the pandemic, Thailand Mobile Expo kicked off on Thursday with crowds lured by clearance sales and promotions to coax users to replace their old gadgets.