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New VC funds to accelerate growth of startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/02/2024
» Several new venture capital (VC) funds are expected to accelerate the growth of startups this year after activity slowed during the pandemic and "crypto winter" the past few years.
FTI restates support for high-tech hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new public-private collaboration should allow entrepreneurs to be more competitive and gain easier access to funding, supporting their investment and businesses in S-curve industries within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Beijing bank may finance megaproject
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2024
» The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is interested in financing Thailand's Land Bridge megaproject, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Singapore banking leader Wee Cho Yaw dies at 95
Published on 03/02/2024
» Wee Cho Yaw, the billionaire who shaped Singapore’s financial landscape by amalgamating several old family-controlled banks, has died. He was 95.
Foodpanda parent denies sale talks have collapsed
Published on 02/02/2024
» The German food delivery group Delivery Hero has denied a report that talks to sell part of its Foodpanda business in Southeast Asia had collapsed, helping shares recover some of their earlier losses on Friday.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.
Krungsri keen for retail regional push
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/02/2024
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) plans to expand its retail banking business in regional markets because of the high growth potential of Southeast Asian economies.
Sector banking on Chinese New Year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2024
» Chinese arrivals during the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to total 20,000 to 25,000 per day, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
ECB keeps key rate on hold
Published on 25/01/2024
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rate at a record high on Thursday and noted that underlying inflation had continued to fall, also thanks to high borrowing costs.
Saint-Gobain Group's Climate Challenge: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Published on 23/01/2024
» The trajectory of global warming is concerning, particularly in Southeast Asia, where temperatures have risen by 1.2°C. The construction industry, responsible for over 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in Thailand, acknowledges its role and aims to revolutionize its practices to combat climate change and reduce investment costs.