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Listed banks post 13% Q1 profit hike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/04/2023
» Net profit for the banking industry grew 13% in the first quarter thanks to improving business operations, despite setting higher loan-loss provisions amid global economic risks.
Listed banks post flat loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/04/2023
» The banking sector is expected to post marginal loan growth in the first quarter this year, attributed to sluggish demand caused by the global economic slowdown and Thailand's uneven economic recovery.
BoT poised to raise rate by quarter-point
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday to contain inflation amid the economic recovery while trying to ease baht volatility, say economists.
KResearch projects exports contracting 1.2% this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2023
» Exports are forecast for a deeper contraction of 1.2% this year, attributed to the global economic slowdown and the banking debacle in the US and Europe, according to Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
Research arm of ttb predicts 0.5% decline in exports
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thai exports are expected to contract by 0.5% this year because of the global economic slowdown, according to ttb analytics, the research arm of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Baht surges amid US bank collapse
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/03/2023
» The baht on Monday surged against a significant fall in the US dollar mainly due to the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the market's expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would slow down its policy rate hikes.
LGT foresees long-term growth in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2023
» LGT Private Banking, an international private bank owned by the House of Liechtenstein, plans to continue growing business in Thailand over the longer term as it foresees greater opportunities here.
Step right up, hedge your currency bets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/03/2023
» If you're planning to travel abroad, it's important to consider the foreign exchange rate to manage your personal finances, especially as the baht is increasingly volatile against the US dollar.
Parties invited to debate challenges
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/02/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to invite political party leaders to debate Thailand's economic challenges and their solutions as the country gears up for a new general election.
KBank sets target of 5-7% loan growth this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) aims to grow its lending by 5-7% and control the quality of its assets, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio target of less than 3.25%, according to its 2023 financial goals.