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KBank eyes B1.5bn in Cambodian loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2017
» Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand's fourth-largest lender by assets, aims to lend 1.5 billion baht this year to corporate customers who invest in Cambodia after officially launching a full-service branch in the country.
BBL calm over threat to TPP
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/12/2016
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) operations in China and Vietnam are not expected to be damaged next year, even if the US pulls out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact, says a senior executive at the bank.
Thai banks sets sights on cross-border payment services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2016
» With Thailand's geographic advantage for trade and investment in Asean, local banks are keen to flex their muscles in the cross-border payment business, particularly in neighbouring markets.
BAY keen to target Japanese
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2016
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) will take advantage of having a Japanese parent bank to capitalise on the stream of direct investment from Japan into Thailand and help the local bank expand its loan portfolio.
Supachai: Consumption risky
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/10/2016
» Domestic consumption should not play too large a role as an economic growth driver, as it has side effects and exports are still a crucial engine in balancing and driving Thailand's economy, says Supachai Panitchpakdi, a former director-general of the World Trade Organization.
K-Research ups GDP growth view to 3.3%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/09/2016
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has raised its forecast for 2016 economic growth to 3.3% from 3% previously on anticipation that the recovery momentum will continue into the second half.
BLA penetrates Cambodia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/09/2016
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) plans to branch into Cambodia's insurance market next year after gaining a licence from the country's authority.
Cut-price Xpress Money targets big growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2016
» Xpress Money, an international money transfer service provider, expects its price-cutting strategy will help it achieve ambitious transaction growth of more than 20% this year in Thailand.
SCB targets foreign clients
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2016
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) aims to raise overseas loans to 10% of its overall total in the next three to five years, with China and Vietnam expected to contribute a great deal as their foreign direct investment (FDI) grows.
JCB banks on Japan craze for big surge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/02/2016
» JCB, the Japan-based credit card provider, seeks to nearly triple its card numbers in Thailand in the next two years under a partnership strategy, says managing director Naoya Michishima.