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New food delivery apps seeking a bite
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/06/2020
» Competition in food delivery apps is expected to intensify as a series of newcomers jump into the 35-billion-baht market, with some aiming to leverage customer insights for their other businesses.
Covid-19 lump sum policies to cease
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/03/2020
» Several insurance companies and brokers have stopped selling Covid-19 insurance lump-sum payout policies, while some have adjusted claim benefits to prevent policyholders' moral hazard problem and underwriting risks.
An impressive showing for M&A
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
Rate cut impact limited
Business, Published on 05/12/2019
» Thailand's financial conditions were tighter than the historical average in the third quarter this year despite a policy rate cut by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in August. This reflected persistent baht appreciation, an increase in corporate spreads and a slowdown in corporate borrowing and commercial bank loan growth.
Indorama readies B15bn in debentures, eyes sustainability
Business, Published on 09/10/2019
» Indorama Ventures Plc plans to issue 15 billion baht in subordinated perpetual debentures.