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Shares rise as investors shrug off Trump threats
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets forged ahead on Friday, as investors saw US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats as more of a strategic move to extract concessions in trade talks now in focus before an Aug 1 deadline.
Integrating AI into business operations
Business, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thai businesses leaders are encouraged to strategically prepare for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), with emphasis on data protection and cybersecurity as technology continues to transform operations, according to PwC Thailand.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
OR eager to sell shares of underperforming businesses
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) plans to sell stakes in some businesses, including restaurants, to reduce losses caused by underperforming operations, as well as revisit enterprises with a dim outlook, says chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
Cyber-resilience lags as risks rise
Business, Published on 04/12/2024
» Almost four-fifths (77%) of organisations expect their cybersecurity budget to increase over the coming year as they cite lack of preparedness for an ever-expanding array of cyber vulnerabilities, according to the 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights survey by PwC.
Corporate cybersecurity challenges on the rise
Business, Published on 06/08/2024
» The corporate focus on cybersecurity has deepened over the years in Asia Pacific. In most companies, cybersecurity budgets are set to expand further in 2024, according to the "2024 Digital Trust Insights: Asia Pacific" report by PwC.
OR homes in on healthcare, beauty
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/07/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to open 10 shops selling healthcare and beauty products both inside and outside petrol stations to support the company's plan to grow its non-oil business.
Seeing stars in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many economists project Thailand to be on a recovery course thanks to resilient domestic demand and an uptick in tourist arrivals.
OR budget hotels in the pipeline
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/12/2023
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) has dusted off its plan to build budget hotels inside its petrol stations, adding community malls for tourists as the company focuses on non-oil businesses, says president and chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
OR targets 10% growth in net profit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/09/2023
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) wants to achieve 10% growth in net profit this year, though it needs to support the government's diesel price reduction policy by trimming the marketing margin of its diesel sales to below 2 baht a litre, says president and chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.