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Ion Energy closes $3m funding round
Business, Published on 01/05/2024
» Beacon Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Kasikornbank (KBank), has partnered with Solar United Network (SUN) Group, an Indonesia-based solar energy firm, to close a Series A funding round of US$3 million for Ion Energy, a Thai solar energy startup.
You cannot spell retail without AI
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» In Thailand it is common to hear people refer to shopping as a "hobby". During the pandemic, 94% of Thai consumers said online shopping had come to their rescue during Covid lockdowns.
Restaurateurs adapting to maintain competitiveness
Business, Published on 19/04/2024
» While monitoring domestic purchasing power, Thai restaurant operators have adapted to stay competitive and grow their businesses in response to evolving customer preferences and lifestyles, says the head of a conglomerate.
Consumer confidence slips for first time in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/04/2024
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in eight months in March, attributed to a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Bourse sees foreign outflows of B68.9bn in first quarter
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2024
» Foreign investors sold Thai stocks worth 68.9 billion baht in the first quarter, including 41.2 billion in March alone, attributed to the delay in expected US interest rate cuts, economic conditions and weaker operating results of listed Thai companies than firms listed on other exchanges, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Expanding for the long term
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/04/2024
» Executives at long-standing conglomerate Yip In Tsoi Co Ltd credit expansion of its empire and navigating through challenges to foresight, business diversification and strong partnerships.
Prudential Thailand Leads Customer Satisfaction in 2023
Published on 02/04/2024
» Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited (Prudential Thailand), revealed its 2023 performance with Total Premiums received amounting to THB 34.7 billion, an increase of 11% from THB 31.3 billion in 2022, leading to a rise to #7 in market ranking (by Total Premium) among life insurers in Thailand. In addition, APE sales at THB 8.6 billion, a growth of 5% from THB 8.2 billion baht in 2022. Renewal premiums also saw an increase of 18% at THB 22.2 billion (from THB 18.7 billion in 2022).
Bangkok office blocks told to upgrade 'to survive'
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/04/2024
» Older office buildings in Bangkok should accelerate their upgrades as existing tenants are relocating to new prime towers, widening the gap in rents, says property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) (JLL).
Huawei sees fastest growth in four years
Published on 29/03/2024
» SHENZHEN, China - Huawei Technologies of China saw its fastest growth in four years in 2023, with a rebound in its consumer segment and income from new businesses like smart car components accelerating its recovery from US sanctions.
HSBC rolls out regional digital loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» HSBC is offering a new US$1 billion growth fund to bolster platform players within the rapidly expanding regional digital economy.