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Asian shares recover on hopes for policy support
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks recovered on Friday after a three-day selling streak, boosted by a decline in US Treasury yields and weakness in the dollar amid optimism for more policy support after disappointing economic data from the US, China and Japan.
Officials ordered to draw up plans for economic stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has told three tax-related departments to devise stimulus measures to be presented to the economic cabinet within a week and a half.
Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
Investors from 3 nations eye Land Bridge
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» Major companies from China, Japan and the Netherlands took part in a “market sounding” event on Thursday for Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, a source said on Friday.
SCB CIO sees LTF benefits as steadying market influence
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (CIO) believes reinstating long-term equity funds (LTFs) to promote long-term savings would help reduce volatility from short selling and curb capital outflow, bringing in net inflow of 40-50 billion baht to the Thai stock market.
Leaders laud ESG business strategy
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors profoundly influence both the global economy and society. To investigate the role of these factors, the Bangkok Post organised an annual conference titled "Greening The Future: ESG Leadership in the Sustainability Revolution", inviting business leaders from a diverse range of companies to share their insights on the topic.
WHA Group embraces ESG goals for cleaner future
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» With ever-changing megatrends and environmental impacts playing key roles in the global economy, a sharper focus on a business’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals can help drive it towards sustainable growth, according to Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, CEO of WHA Group.
GSB Grants 48 Billion Baht on ESG Scores
Published on 30/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank, led by Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, stated, “Government Savings Bank has adhered to our commitment as a Social Bank, proceeding with sustainable operations covering environment, society, and governance aspects through Green Finance. For the first time, the banking business has engaged an organisation's ESG Score as part of the credit loan approval process. Large-sized business customers are our preliminary group for GSB to enable credit approval alongside special interest rate reduction conditions for organisations accredited with a good ESG score by operating businesses focused on society, community, and environment.”
SEC confirms health of the securities industry
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Securities Exchange and Commission (SEC) has verified the securities industry remains strong, with every company having adequate capital funds as required by law, and 98% of them having minimum funds two times above the requirement.
PSP banks on EV industry expansion for growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2024
» PSP Specialties Plc, Thailand's largest lubricant producer by capacity, is benefiting from the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry by selling lubricants and lubricant-related products suitable for battery-powered cars.