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Sustainability retains resonance for Thai firms
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 24/02/2023
» Sustainability will remain a key trend for fundraising in Thailand, prompting companies to increasingly integrate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into their strategies, says international law firm Baker McKenzie.
Allianz Ayudhya eyes 10% premium gain
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 25/02/2023
» Life insurance firm Allianz Ayudhya Assurance is aiming for 10% growth of gross written premiums (GWP) this year after posting 34.3 billion baht in 2022 amid challenging headwinds.
Study finds Thai women eager to enhance job skills
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 27/02/2023
» Nearly half of Thai women age 35 and older showed the strongest motivation towards entrepreneurship, as the majority of the female workforce across Southeast Asia is interested in taking additional courses to develop their skills, a recent study showed.
Exporters fear costs of EU carbon scheme
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/02/2023
» Asian exports could potentially face a higher cost burden as the EU is preparing to launch a new regulation pertaining to imported carbon-intensive commodities later this year, experts say.
Singapore a top draw for East Asian expats
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 20/02/2023
» For expatriates from East Asia looking for a place to live, Singapore was their top choice in 2022.
E-licensing service kicks off
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 09/02/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorised the first e-licence application made via its Biz Portal platform that allows securities businesses to file a request for an operating licence online, the regulator said in a statement on Wednesday.
FWD subsidiary introduces customisable health package
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 10/02/2023
» FWD Life Insurance, a Thai unit of the Hong Kong-based insurance group, is launching a new customised insurance model that offers Thais joint coverage with their family members that can also include treatment for mental health conditions.
Thai bourses post highest regional IPO value in 2022
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 14/02/2023
» More than US$3 billion was raised from initial public offerings (IPOs) on Thailand's bourses in 2022, the highest IPO value in Southeast Asia as regional fundraising dropped by nearly half from the previous year, according to a new study.
Millennium preps for IPO in second quarter
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 15/02/2023
» Leading car importer and distributor Millennium Group Corporation (MGC-Asia) is aiming to mobilise funds from the Thai stock market in the second quarter of this year to support its expansion and diversification, buoyed by the reduction in Covid infections.
Lofty expectation for metaverse potential
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/02/2023
» A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.