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Southeast Asia struggles to hit ESG goals
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 19/04/2023
» Most Southeast Asian nations face risks to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance as the aftermath of the pandemic slows the process, according to a recent report.
OECD predicts SE Asian growth to decline
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 10/04/2023
» Economic growth in Southeast Asia is forecast to drop from 5.6% in 2022 to 4.6% this year, pressured by weaker demand as the global economy slows, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
'Downside risks' for Asean+3
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 11/04/2023
» Soaring energy prices and a stalling US economy have emerged as potential downside risks that could dampen growth in Asean+3 economies, according to the Singapore-based Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
BVG partners with Cambodian firm
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 12/04/2023
» Blue Venture Group (BVG), Thailand's leading insurance platform provider, is partnering with a Cambodian reinsurance firm to launch an insurtech joint venture expected to start operating in the second half of this year.
ADB gauges 2023 growth rate at 3.3%
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 05/04/2023
» Thailand's economic growth is projected at 3.3% this year and 3.7% in 2024 as a recovery in tourism and private consumption help offset a slowdown in exports, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Corporate bonds hike in value
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 06/04/2023
» The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.
Region told to rev up decarbonisation
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 07/04/2023
» Southeast Asia needs to accelerate decarbonisation of its global value chains (GVCs) as the region could face up to a 30% loss of GDP annually by 2100 due to climate change, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Incremental growth
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» The local insurance industry posted continuous growth over the past decade, reflecting increasing consumer demand and awareness of the importance and benefits of insurance in protecting their well-being.
Dexon targets overseas expansion
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 27/03/2023
» Dexon Technology, a Thai pipeline inspection company, is planning to expand its business to the US and Europe by using proceeds from its listing on the stock market later this month.
BKI allocates B1bn to buy local shares
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/03/2023
» SET-listed Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has set aside 1 billion baht for its investment in Thai shares this year, with a focus on banking stocks that are projected to yield higher returns than last year as interest rates rise, says chairman Chai Sophonpanich.