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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.
Fear of fallout over baht's rise
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» The baht's continuous rise is once again the topic of contentious discussions, with businesses operating in the real sector making the most noise.
SCB, KBank post weaker earnings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2018
» Two of the big four commercial banks reported a sharp drop in unaudited consolidated net profit for 2017 and the three months to December, with larger bad-debt provisions taking a toll on balance sheets.
SME Bank cleared to exit rehab plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/01/2018
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) yesterday got the nod from the State Enterprises Policy Commission (superboard) to exit its rehabilitation plan, thanks to its improving operating performance and significantly lower non-performing loans.
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.
SET seeks clarity on ICOs
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand is waiting for greater clarity on initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, but the SET admits that such digital crowdfunding could be considered as a security if it falls into an exchangeable criteria.
Fetco: Bull run's fate tied to political news
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» The stock market's bull run could be fleeting, with a sharp correction possible if there is no clarity on the general election timeline in the third quarter, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Central bank steps up fines for market conduct violators
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/01/2018
» The Bank of Thailand is escalating the punishment for banks that violate the regulator's market conduct rules.
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.
Mobius still bullish on Thai equities market
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/01/2018
» Thailand remains a stellar investment destination among emerging markets, with its bull run expected to continue because of the country's sound economic fundamentals, says veteran investor Mark Mobius.