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SCB girds itself for new standard
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has been setting aside extra buffers against bad loans since the third quarter of 2017 to comply with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) Version 9, which requires lenders to have larger reserves and earlier recognition of credit losses.
New heights achieved in property sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2018
» Despite uneven growth in the property sector, 2017 recorded the largest investments in new property development projects, totalling over 300 billion baht from both local and foreign investors.
KTAM has high hopes for TFF
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand Future Fund (TFF), projected to be launched in the first quarter of 2018, is expected to attract both local and foreign investors seeking out lucrative returns, says Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM).
KTB keying in on low-income earners
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2018
» Public servants and low-income earners, segments in which Krungthai Bank (KTB) has an advantage, will be the bank's main focus for digital payment services.
BAY looks to secure Vietnam toehold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2018
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is exploring opportunities in Vietnam's consumer finance market in line with its parent Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ's (BTMU) policy to deepen the group's reach in Southeast Asia.
'Phuyai' must lead kids by good example
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 05/01/2018
» As National Children's Day draws near, it's time for the public to pay attention to the annual slogan (kham kwan) thought up each year by the prime minister of the day for kids.
Myanmar's first tourism stock rises 30% in Singapore debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thousands of tourists have floated in a hot-air balloon over Myanmar’s historic Bagan plains dotted with more than 2,200 ancient Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries. Chances are they rode one of Memories Group Ltd’s inflatables.
NACC mum on Prawit watches, to question four people
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission has asked four people in the private sector to give statements in connection with its probe into the undeclared luxury accessories owned by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Mobile charging ban draws flak
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Public Health Ministry is facing heavy criticism for banning all staff from charging personal mobile phones at work, part of a long list of prohibitions it says are intended to curb "conflicts of interest".