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Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.
BBL bullish on consortium securing virtual licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/10/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is confident it will secure a virtual bank licence, backed by the robust capabilities of each partner within its consortium.
MIT Sloan to open regional office in Bangkok next month
Business, Published on 03/09/2024
» MIT Sloan School of Management will open its office for Southeast Asian nations in Bangkok next month, establishing the business school's second international office outside the US.
China's high-yield property bonds hand investors a 22% loss
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/12/2023
» Dollar-denominated bonds sold by junk-rated Chinese developers remain a minefield for investors, as another depressing year of losses and defaults in the real estate sector draws to a close, according to money managers.
Thailand's silver economy: Trends and opportunities
Business, Narain Chutijirawong and Tasada Sangmanacharoen, Published on 07/09/2023
» The silver economy is high on the agenda for businesses. It took the UK, the US and France 45 years, 69 years and 115 years respectively to shift from an ageing society to an aged society, but it took Thailand only 19 years, while it will take Singapore and China 25 years.
Krungsri takes 75% stake in Home Credit
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2022
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) announced yesterday the 75% majority stake acquisition of the consumer finance business of Home Credit in Indonesia and the Philippines, with an initial total consideration of €473.9 million (17.7 billion baht).
China's moment of decision
Asia focus, Yasheng Huang, Published on 28/03/2022
» China's response to Russia's war against Ukraine has been heavily scrutinised and criticised. While Chinese officials have expressed concern about civilian casualties, they have declined to condemn the attack, which they regard as a response to NATO expansion, and they have declared that they will not join the West in imposing financial sanctions on Russia.
Full spectrum metaverse
News, Published on 13/01/2022
» When digital disruption forced the media and entertainment industry across the globe to adjust itself, Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp was quick to pivot his content-only company to a digital entertainment firm which includes live streaming, blockchain, in-game advertising and cryptocurrency, all entertainment technologies that can leverage the business' expertise in content creation.
The Challenging Road Ahead for Rivian's Billionaire CEO
Business, Ben Foldy, Published on 13/12/2021
» RJ Scaringe grew up studying the auto industry, peering under parked cars as a teenager and stashing spare parts around his bedroom. Now, at 38, he wants to disrupt it.