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Social Security Fund overhaul aims to improve returns
Published on 27/09/2024
» Thailand’s underperforming $77-billion Social Security Fund (SSF) will invest $11.6 billion in a new foray into global private assets, an executive says, as part of a strategic overhaul to address its poor returns amid rising demand from an ageing population.
Mobile ID services receive official rollout
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/09/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) R&D fund has collaborated with two startups to co-launch mobile ID services to encourage widespread adoption of mobile ID across the private sector.
Advancing family office solutions
Business, Published on 27/09/2024
» Wealth in Asia is growing rapidly, with family offices emerging as the guardians of prosperity for affluent families.
LTMH preps IPO to raise funds for expansion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2024
» LTMH, the owner of Longtunman, a popular investment media brand, plans to float its shares on the Market for Alternative Investment to raise funds for further expansion into wealth management technology (wealth tech) and investment management.
Thais seek extra income as consumer costs spike
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» Rising costs are causing 84% of Thai consumers to seek extra income to ensure their financial resilience, according to NielsenIQ's Mid-Year Thailand Consumer Outlook.
Grab Thailand introduces series of AI-powered solutions
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/09/2024
» Grab Thailand is developing a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions, aiming to increase revenue streams as it transforms to an AI-led organisation.
US platforms ramp up the competition
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/09/2024
» US social media platforms are expanding their presence in Thailand's e-commerce sector to compete with the dominant players from China.
China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand's rate of inflation is not a major concern as China is currently "exporting deflation" globally, according to the chairman of the state planning agency.
Deeper Dive: Thailand, tourism and global harmony
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand’s recent relaxation of visa restrictions was necessary for both the economy and social stability, says a leading travel historian, because the kingdom is deeply dependent on tourism.
Planting seeds of sustainability: Grab's carbon offset journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» As the spectre of global boiling looms large, innovative partnerships offer a beacon of hope. Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, and EcoMatcher, a technology-driven tree-planting platform, have forged an alliance in an effort to combat climate change.