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Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2026
» The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Bonus, benefits dispute settled, Daikin ends lockout
Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co has reached agreement with its labour union, ending a dispute over bonuses and benefits, and ended its mass lockout of employees, Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong announced on Tuesday.
EGAT Drives Carbon-Neutral Future at IEEE Summit
Published on 08/12/2025
» A major global energy forum has taken centre stage in Bangkok, spotlighting Thailand’s strengthened commitment to a carbon-neutral future. The Ministry of Energy, led by Athapol Rerkpiboon, presided over the opening of IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025 under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition toward Carbon Neutrality – A Sustainable Energy Future for All.” Held from 26–29 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event is hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (Thailand) in collaboration with public- and private-sector partners. More than 10,000 participants and over 400 leading global companies are showcasing advanced technologies to fast-track the green transition at a time when fossil fuels and natural gas still dominate supply.
Asean-China trade pact changes to be explained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is preparing to explain new features of the Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and hold public hearings to ensure stakeholders understand and can take advantage of the benefits of the agreement.
ESG symposium Charts Path to Green Transition
Published on 08/10/2025
» As the global business landscape pivots towards sustainability, The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG), one of ASEAN’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, is placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles at the heart of its corporate strategy. With operations spanning Thailand and nearly every major ASEAN market, SCG is setting an ambitious course to achieve sustainable growth while positioning itself as a regional ESG leader.
Economic decline deepens as consumer confidence dives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's economy remained sluggish in August as private consumption slowed, farm incomes declined, and exports softened due to the impact of US tariffs, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
2025 China-Asean Expo opens in Guangxi with focus on AI and free trade deal
News, Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 17/09/2025
» The 22nd China-Asean Expo (CAEXPO) commenced on Wednesday, highlighting regional cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and efforts to advance the Free Trade Agreement 3.0.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
Thailand records another negative inflation reading in July
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand's annual inflation rate was negative for a fourth straight month in July, driven by price drops in energy and some agricultural goods, but the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that the economy was not suffering from deflation.