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IBank targets fewer NPLs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2023
» The Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) aims to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) to 8 billion baht this year, from the current level of 13 billion baht, by helping its major corporate customers restructure their debt, says the bank's president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
Govt eyes big Saudi contracts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2022
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has left for Saudi Arabia on a business matching mission, riding high on the hopes of breaking into the market and sealing trade deals worth billions of baht.
Telegram Thrives Amid Russia's Media Crackdown
Business, Published on 21/03/2022
» Russia's campaign to restrict access to Twitter, Facebook and other sources of uncensored information on its invasion of Ukraine has skipped one crucial platform: the social media and chat app Telegram.
$80 billion in Aramco shares moved to Saudi sovereign fund
AFP, Published on 14/02/2022
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has moved four percent of Aramco shares worth $80 billion in the world's biggest oil exporter to the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, authorities said on Sunday.
China's SenseTime relists Hong Kong IPO after US blacklisting
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» HONG KONG - Chinese artificial intelligence start-up SenseTime said Monday it will press ahead with its Hong Kong listing, a week after it was blacklisted by the United States over accusations of genocide in Xinjiang.
Tourism rises to post-pandemic challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/10/2021
» The tourism industry, which previously contributed 18-20% of GDP during the few years prior to the pandemic, is poised to face a tremendous challenge when the country reopens its borders without quarantine from November with a new target.
Exxon Debates Abandoning Some of Its Biggest Oil and Gas Projects
Business, Published on 22/10/2021
» Exxon Mobil Corp.'s remade board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil and gas projects as the company reconsiders its investment strategy in a fast-changing energy landscape, according to people familiar with the matter.
Garuda wants debt payments suspended
Business, Published on 04/06/2021
» JAKARTA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia would seek a suspension of debt payments to creditors and lessors under a 'standstill agreement' in order to avoid bankruptcy, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Embracing change
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/04/2021
» Ernst Coppens loves dynamics -- anything unexpected and exciting.
Wall St sets records but SET barely moves
Business, Published on 19/12/2020
» Recap: The three major US stock indices hit record highs this week on optimism over a stimulus bill while European shares were mixed yesterday, with investors still on edge over a Brexit trade deal. Emerging markets were mixed with the MSCI emerging market index off slightly as US regulators blacklisted more mainland China stocks.