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Top five business news stories of 2024: Sealing deals
Business, Published on 25/12/2024
» The outlook for Thai small businesses this year was not prosperous, as the economy continued to grow at a sluggish pace.Some large companies outperformed others, but often they were forced to adjust their structures and increase liquidity through major transactions.Notable deals included the separation of the food and real estate businesses within the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, as well as the year-end investment by CP Axtra, under Charoen Pokphand (CP) group, in the Happitat mall at Forestias, also under the CP umbrella.Several other corporations wrapped up deals in a bid to strengthen their position.
Gulf-Intouch restructuring to finish in 2025
Business, Published on 25/12/2024
» In July 2024, Gulf Energy Development Plc (GULF) and Intouch Holdings Plc (INTUCH) announced a strategic amalgamation to restructure related companies within the group.
A real game changer
Business, Published on 10/06/2024
» Many Thai companies are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, to bolster operations and better serve customers.
Agency pushes digital operators to comply
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has urged local and foreign digital platform operators in Thailand to quickly provide information mandated by the digital platform service (DPS) law, as the Nov 18 deadline approaches.
Taking retail to the next level
Business, Published on 07/08/2023
» The local retail industry is adopting new technologies for a new shopping experience and to power their operations, according to executives of retail and tech companies.
Outlook for stable gains
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 01/04/2023
» Thailand's economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China's reopening, according to the World Bank.
Thailand unscathed by Western banking turmoil
Business, Published on 27/03/2023
» Most economists from the public and private sectors expect the ongoing US and European banking crisis to have a limited effect on the Thai banking sector thanks to the solid fundamentals of local banks and the strong supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt
Business, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.
Amex unveils new card benefits
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/02/2023
» Global financial service provider American Express has refreshed its Platinum Card benefits in Thailand and is accelerating card acceptance in a bid to grow its business in the country.
Banking on virtual success
Business, Published on 23/01/2023
» Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.