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Treading a familiar path to super-app status
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/11/2022
» Robinhood, the Thai on-demand service application, has set an ambitious target to become a regional platform in the near future.
New food delivery apps seeking a bite
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/06/2020
» Competition in food delivery apps is expected to intensify as a series of newcomers jump into the 35-billion-baht market, with some aiming to leverage customer insights for their other businesses.
An impressive showing for M&A
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
A broadcast veteran channelling his energies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2018
» Home shopping operator TV Direct Plc sprang a surprise last month when the company led by Songpol Shanmatkit announced it was taking over 90.1% of Spring News' digital Channel 19 in a deal worth 1.08 billion baht.
Hotel spas a win-win business opportunity
Asia focus, SCB EIC, Published on 16/07/2018
» - Spas are among the rising stars of the global wellness industry, with a rapid growth rate that outpaces that of the sector as a whole.
Building a company that lasts
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/02/2018
» The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not merely a global agenda or war cry for sustainable development that is being taken up by governments around the world. To move forward towards global prosperity, there has to be a balance and interaction between economic and social health. As such, business corporations have an equal responsibility and, increasingly, a need, to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and management systems. It is not just a public-relations exercise, but a factor that will give them an edge, and also provide for long-term growth in a world where business no longer caters simply to a small circle of "customers" or "shareholders", but the wider target of "stakeholders".
Rever Leasing aims to lead EV loan market
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2024
» Rever Leasing, an auto loan unit under Rever Automotive Co, the sole distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs), is poised to commence operations next month, setting a lofty goal to emerge as the premier provider of EV loans in Thailand in a few years.
Business leaders push sustainable intelligence
Business, Published on 21/03/2024
» Corporations are urged to embrace a sustainable intelligence paradigm empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) to deal with the changing industry landscape.
Virtual bank applications to open in March
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is scheduled to open the application period for virtual banking licences this month, attracting several business operators.
Rayong Money Expo offers green loans
Life, Published on 06/09/2023
» The "Money Expo 2023 Rayong: Green Finance For Green Living" will bring a comprehensive range of financial and investment products and services to the eastern region at Central Rayong daily from 10am to 8pm, starting Friday to Sunday.