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SEADEX eyes digital exchange licence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/09/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Southeast Asia Digital Exchange Co Ltd (SEADEX) is the latest company seeking a licence to operate its digital exchange business.
Digital asset licences at hand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/07/2018
» The Finance Ministry's announcement on approving digital asset licensing took effect Tuesday, and interested parties can apply for licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Beleaguered IEC persists with ordinary share subscription
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/11/2017
» International Engineering Plc (IEC) informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday the company will proceed with the ordinary share subscription as scheduled in compliance with the law and shareholders' resolutions.
Data deluge
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2017
» The idea of bringing machines to life or storing a huge trove of electronic data in a compact kiosk might have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago, but the digital age has made the impossible become possible. A tap on the screen of your smartphone will show you how the digital revolution begins right in your pocket.
Asean the 'next frontier' for e-commerce boom
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/05/2017
» E-commerce in Southeast Asia is ripe for fast-paced growth scenario given the region's huge population and growing middle class, but countries need to address existing challenges to help the business reach its full potential, says a Google executive.
Rupee ripples
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016
» Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
Trust is key, startups told
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2016
» Despite growing interest and state support, financial technology (fintech) start-ups should focus on building consumer trust before transforming into corporations, said Trawut Luangsomboon, chief executive and co-founder of Jitta.
Nod for nanofinance imminent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/04/2015
» The first three applicants for nanofinance's operating licences are expected to win the Finance Ministry's approval after the Songkran holidays, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Seven non-bank institutions seek nanofinance licences
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/02/2015
» The first seven non-bank financial institutions have submitted their applications to the Bank of Thailand for a nanofinance operator's licence.