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Thailand losing FDI share to neighbouring countries
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2012
» The government should complete its flood management plan in the first quarter in order to restore confidence among foreign investors quickly, as the country has been losing foreign direct investment (FDI) to Asean peers over the past five years, says the Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch).
Bangkok Bank predicts the Asean decade
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2012
» As Southeast Asia enters a new economic and investment cycle supported by the high growth potential of the region, local business operators should prepare for greater opportunities over the next decade, says Kobsak Pootrakool, Bangkok Bank's executive vice-president.
KBank: Insurance needed
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2012
» Kasikornbank is encouraging corporate and SME clients alike to manage higher risk locally and globally via insurance protection.
Banks baulk at Basel III capital demands
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2012
» Some Thai banks are questioning Basel III regulations that require them to increase capital whether or not it helps reduce financial risk, says the Thai Bankers' Association.
BBL opens branch in Surabaya
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2012
» Bangkok Bank will open its 26th foreign branch in Surabaya, Indonesia, tomorrow as it tries to help international business clients find greater opportunities in line with the Asean Economic Community planned for 2015.
Aeon flexes muscle, hones in on region
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2012
» Like other financial companies, Aeon, Japan's leading non-bank financial institution, is using Thailand as a gateway to Asean markets in line with the positive economic outlook for the region.
Mizuho reports solid loan improvement
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2012
» The Bangkok branch of Mizuho Corporate Bank has booked positive loan growth in Thailand since the beginning of the year, supported by the recovery of Japanese business clients after last year's floods, says general manager Noritaka Takahashi.
Western Union cuts fees, eyes outbound growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2012
» Western Union, the international money-transfer service provider, is lowering fees in Thailand on an increased demand for outbound payments and in anticipation of new opportunities following the establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Lenders fine-tune AEC plans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2012
» Large local banks have been strengthening their regional networks and preparing for greater business opportunities from the formation of the Asean Economic Community in 2015. Despite a focus on the same market, each bank is going regional with different strategy.
KBank loans JBIC B2.8bn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2012
» Kasikornbank signed a loan agreement for 2.8 billion baht to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to assist flood-hit Thai-Japanese ventures.