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Delta unfazed by latest tax regulations
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/01/2025
» Despite short-term challenges posed by new tax regulations, Delta Electronics (Thailand) is pressing ahead with annual capital investment of roughly US$300 million (10.4 billion baht) to expand capacity and enhance innovations for its Thai operations.
Declining competitiveness, loan growth dent GDP outlook
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/12/2024
» The deteriorating competitiveness of Thai automotive companies coupled with contracting loan growth and uncertainty regarding US president-elect Donald Trump's trade policies pose threats to the Thai economy next year, say economists who downgraded the nation's GDP growth outlook.
Resilient UOB relishes regional role
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2024
» In Thailand’s highly competitive banking industry, UOB has proven its resilience as a foreign bank over the past 25 years thanks to a strong Southeast Asian network, brand strength and its ability to win the trust of Thai customers.
Energy Absolute launches probe into fraud claims
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/07/2024
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) has set up a committee to look into the alleged fraud committed by its former chief executive and chief financial executive, yet the renewable energy producer insisted it would go ahead with a 5.5-billion-baht bond issuance, despite the recent negative developments pertaining to the company's credibility.
Auto output could hit 14-year low
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2024
» Thailand’s automotive production could plunge to a 14-year low this year, excluding the pandemic years of 2020-22, dipping to 1.65 million units, though monthly production is expected to start improving slowly in the fourth quarter, says Krungsri Securities (KS).
Delta bets on hot tech sectors
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» As global electronics demand is projected to pick up in the second half of 2024 following inventory destocking, Delta Electronics (Thailand) expects to be a beneficiary thanks to its product mix, continued expansion and geopolitical diversification.
CGSI targets top 3 brokerage spot
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» CGS International (CGSI), China's second-largest securities firm, wants to be among the top three securities companies in Thailand by 2030, expanding its offerings and teaming up with local and regional partners.
Analysts trim growth for this year and next
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/05/2024
» Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
Maybank cuts growth forecast to 2.9%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2024
» Despite a steady improvement in exports, analysts are downgrading Thailand's economic growth to less than 3% this year, citing the delayed launch of the government's ambitious digital wallet handout.
Hungary keen to develop bilateral trade ties
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2024
» Hungary is looking forward to developing deeper bilateral ties with Thailand in terms of trade, investment and tourism, partly to support the Central European nation's goal of 4% economic growth this year, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó.