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Schneider Electric seeks to become industrial tech firm
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/03/2024
» Schneider Electric, a leading digital transformation company in energy management, automation and sustainability, is shifting to become an industrial technology firm providing software and solutions, catering to enterprises' corporate sustainability strategies.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
Egco eyes Indonesia for hydrogen fuel expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, aims to take advantage of its petrochemical business in Indonesia to support plans to develop clean energy, especially hydrogen fuel.
Vietnam 2024 rice exports seen falling, India prices strike record high
Published on 08/03/2024
» Vietnam's rice exports are estimated at 6.5-7.0 million metric tonnes this year, down from last year's record high of 8.1 million tonnes, according to a report by the Vietnam Food Association.
Krungsri: Corporate loans slow down as borrowers assess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/03/2024
» Wholesale loan growth has remained stagnant this year, with large corporates opting to wait for more favourable economic conditions before committing to new investments, according to an executive at Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri).
World Bank to downgrade Thai growth estimate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2024
» The World Bank is lowering its economic growth forecast for Thailand this year to reflect the delay in fiscal budget disbursement and external risks, noting that Thai interest rates are appropriate, though the government should come up with targeted economic measures.
Influencer boom raises eyebrows regarding social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2024
» The rapid rise of influencer-based marketing is fuelling the local creator economy, but also raising concerns about negative effects on society.
Agro-industrial sector encouraged to diversify markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Agricultural businesses are recommended to diversify export markets, reduce risk and increase the value of food products and processing, as a Commerce Ministry study found the majority of export-oriented agricultural products are commodities or those with only basic processing.
IBank finally flourishes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2024
» Over the past two decades, the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has faced numerous challenges in becoming the sole financial institution in the country to provide sharia-compliant financial services in accordance with Islamic principles, says president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
AirAsia seeks to start units in Singapore, Vietnam
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/03/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Low-cost budget carrier AirAsia is seeking to start units in Singapore and Vietnam, the Edge reported.