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BUSINESS

Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026

» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.

BUSINESS

Air Cambodia confirms order for 10 Boeing jets

Reuters, Published on 03/02/2026

» SINGAPORE- Air Cambodia on Tuesday confirmed an ‌order for 10 Boeing 737 ​Max passenger jets, saying it underscored deepening relations with the United States.

BUSINESS

New fund may finance electric rail lines

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026

» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.

BUSINESS

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens

AFP, Published on 19/01/2026

» DAVOS, Switzerland- The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported on Monday, warning of "highly dangerous" political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum.

BUSINESS

Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026

» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.

BUSINESS

JKN18 channel to cease broadcasting on Jan 26

Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026

» JKN18, the digital television channel owned by fugitive entrepreneur Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, will cease broadcasting on Jan 26, the latest casualty in the collapse of her JKN Global Group empire.

BUSINESS

Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar

AFP, Published on 13/01/2026

» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.

BUSINESS

Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss

News Agencies, Published on 08/01/2026

» A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.

BUSINESS

AI cyberthreats set to multiply in 2026

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/12/2025

» Artificial intelligence (AI) identity threats, new insider risks from autonomous agents, and data poisoning will become the primary threats in the 2026 AI economy, according to global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks.

BUSINESS

World Cup set to provide major economic boost

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025

» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.