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Rejig of incentives sought to encourage investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to propose to the Finance Ministry reviving long-term equity funds (LTFs) and adjusting the investment conditions for Thailand ESG funds to attract more investment into the local bourse.
Govt, BoT spat may not be economic
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 09/05/2024
» The row between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over its "high" interest rate is all over the news. Many have started questioning the appropriateness of the central bank's independence.
Indonesia sees more capital inflows after rate hike
Reuters, Published on 08/05/2024
» JAKARTA: Indonesian central bank governor Perry Warjiyo said on Wednesday more capital inflows had been seen since Bank Indonesia hiked interest rates last month in an effort to stabilise the rupiah, and he expected the trend would continue.
Bitkub Exchange Honoured by SEC for Educational Impact
Published on 08/05/2024
» Bitkub Online Company Limited, the provider of digital asset trading centre services known as Bitkub Exchange, received an honorary certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 22 April 2024. This recognition was for their participation in the "Thai Capital Market, Sharing Knowledge Initiative with the People" project, Phase 1, which ran from July 2023 to March 2024. The initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy among Thai investors and the public, helping them to manage their finances efficiently, increase investment opportunities, maintain sustainable financial health, and understand various investment risks and measures to prevent fraud.
AI boom fuelling data centre expansion into Asia
Reuters, Published on 08/05/2024
» SINGAPORE - Global private equity investors and asset managers are readying for billions of dollars worth of mergers and aquisitions (M&A) and other investment linked to data centres in the Asia-Pacific region as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom fuels demand for digital infrastructure.
Greenwashing concerns investors
Business, Published on 08/05/2024
» More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains unsupported claims, according to the PwC 2023 Global Investor Survey.
KingBridge office tower ahead of schedule
Business, Published on 08/05/2024
» KingBridge Tower, a 6-billion-baht office building project, is ahead of schedule with construction 80% complete and an occupancy rate of 50%.
Pichai takes finance helm
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has vowed to expedite efforts to deal with household debt, revive the economy and increase individuals' income.
Jitta Wealth sees promise in Hong Kong, Chinese stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/05/2024
» Chinese and Hong Kong stocks offer the best investment opportunities for substantial returns, while artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the investment landscape by effectively managing portfolios, says Jitta Wealth Asset Management.
Sasin Impact Week: Shaping Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Published on 07/05/2024
» Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand, is gearing up to host the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (SasinIEW) from June 19-23, 2024. Focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, inclusiveness, impact, and sustainability, the event aims to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, startups, investors, policymakers, business students, and the public.