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Miss Grand International presses on with risk-laden JKN deal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2025
» SET-listed Miss Grand International (MGI) is proceeding with its plan for a conditional subscription in the debt-ridden content provider JKN Global Group (JKN), though analysts warn of deeper structural risks.
Gulf turns down KBank's share repurchase request
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Kasikornbank's (KBank) share repurchase programme has drawn market attention following reports that the bank asked its major shareholder, Gulf Development (Gulf) Plc, to refrain from selling KBank shares during the buyback period.
Robinhood seeks profitability in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2025
» Robinhood, Thailand's homegrown food delivery platform under Purple Ventures Co Ltd, expects to resume profitability next year after stepping up efforts to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through its new Robinhood Coin initiative.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Merkle Capital sees scope for crypto market growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/06/2025
» Merkle Capital, the first digital asset fund manager in Thailand to be licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has identified three global risks that could shape market sentiment and investment flows in the second half of 2025, potentially driving Bitcoin to a new high of US$120,000.
Leasing firms wary of tighter oversight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2025
» Leasing firms have expressed concerns over the Bank of Thailand's move to bring auto leasing and hire-purchase businesses under its supervision, saying tighter rules could push vulnerable borrowers towards informal lending.
Investors urged to diversify overseas amid Thai volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/05/2025
» Despite a significant rebound this week, the Thai stock market should remain volatile given the trade war, according to BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), which recommends investors diversify their investments to overseas markets with a focus on Europe and China.
All eyes on crucial Fed interest rate meeting
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/03/2025
» The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for March 18-19, is expected to be a crucial indicator of the stock market's direction alongside precious metal prices, following spot gold's record high of US$3,004.86 per ounce on Friday.
SET urges investors to take a long-term outlook amid dip
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2025
» Investors must take a long-term approach as the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has entered a correction phase, the bourse said on Wednesday, but insisted dividend yield remain attractive despite a downturn.
Regulator picks premiums to hit B1tn this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2025
» Life and non-life insurance businesses should expand this year, driving the industry's overall premiums to 1 trillion baht if economic growth continues, says the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).