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Corporate loans to rise anew
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2018
» Positive corporate loan growth, an indicator of private investment, propelled large and mid-sized banks' lending last year, and securities analyst Asia Plus Securities is bullish that the momentum will continue into 2018.
BAY, TMB, CIMBT report net profit rise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2018
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), TMB Bank (TMB) and CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) saw their unaudited consolidated net profit surge last year thanks to increases in their operating income.
Venture capital rising for startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/01/2018
» Thailand's startup industry is expected to see double-digit growth this year, driven by local funding and foreign venture capital.
Large banks embrace debt fund-raising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2018
» Large banks have raised local and foreign currency debentures to lock in cheap costs and increase liquidity in anticipation of higher loan demand, which they expect to be driven by Thailand's positive economic momentum.
SET reaches all-time high of 1,802.80
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index closed at an all-time high Thursday, finishing at 1,802.80 points, with analysts pointing towards the bullish rally going forward thanks to sanguine economic prospects.
GH Bank to earmark B84bn for soft loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2018
» State-owned GH Bank plans to earmark 45% of its 189-billion-baht loan target for soft loan schemes in compliance with the government's policies, its chief says.
Private sector urges BoT to act on baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The private sector has asked the government and the Bank of Thailand to hold a meeting on finding ways to curb the baht's rapid gains, which is putting the baht among the top-performing currencies in Asia.
SCB to provide QR payment at Shell outlets
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/01/2018
» Shell Company of Thailand is furthering the government's national e-payment strategy by joining hands with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to provide cashless payment services at its petrol stations, convenience stores and coffee shops.
Thai banks forecast at least 4% growth for 2018
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/01/2018
» The research houses of two Thai banks have painted an upbeat picture for the country's economic growth in 2018, forecasting its pace will be at least 4%, underpinned by exports, domestic investment and tourism.