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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.
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Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
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BoT set to appoint fintech overseer
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/09/2016
» The Bank of Thailand will appoint a new assistant governor to supervise financial technology (fintech) in a bid to regulate the growing industry and push forward the national electronic payment scheme, says an informed source.
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E-payment set for roll-out soon
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/04/2016
» The registration process for the national e-payment scheme to link a single bank account with a mobile phone number or citizens' ID card number is expected to start in July, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
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BoT dips toe into foreign equity pool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/03/2016
» The central bank plans to initially put 3-4% of the foreign reserve investment portfolio into equity-related instruments after an amendment to the Bank of Thailand Act allowing investment into equities won cabinet approval yesterday, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
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Going cashless
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/03/2016
» Dreams of a cashless society in Thailand could materialise sooner than expected as officials race to develop the national e-payment system, under which money transfers will be just a click away and the cost of doing business will drop.
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2015 GDP: Good vibes on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in 2015 is expected to have continued its gradual recovery pace, with increased government expenditure, tourism expansion and private consumption identified as key growth drivers, economists say.
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BoT seeks better investment return
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/10/2015
» The Bank of Thailand is considering a plan to expand categories of asset class investment in order to manage its foreign reserves more effectively, says the Bank of Thailand governor.
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Krungthai Bank nears B100bn deal
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/11/2015
» The Finance Ministry plans to acquire the entire 55% stake in Krungthai Bank (KTB) held by the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in a deal worth 100 billion baht.
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Panel set to study pensions
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2015
» The cabinet has proposed establishing a national committee on government agency pensions to pave the way for a compulsory savings scheme.
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