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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.
Thai Credit banks $105m IFC loan
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» International Finance Corp (IFC), a unit of the World Bank Group, is providing a US$105-million loan to Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc (Thai Credit) to support female entrepreneurs in Thailand.
Siamese Asset targets green certification for all new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2023
» SET-listed developer Siamese Asset plans to apply for green certification for all of its new projects, hoping to qualify for a green loan from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Crowdfunding a lifeline for SMEs
Business, Investree, Published on 01/07/2022
» Crowdfunding is a viable solution for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty, but regulatory support is necessary to promote the growth of the segment, according to Investree, an Asean-based financial technology company.
Banks give ESG the okay
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/06/2022
» Banks are continuing to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their business operations in a push for a sustainable transformation of the economy.
Thais urged to embrace disruptive tech
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 23/02/2022
» Accelerating the roll-out of digital and disruptive technologies while promoting a circular economy approach in key industries could generate up to US$3.4 billion per year through investment flows, savings and revenues for Thailand, according to a new World Bank Group report launched on Tuesday.
Investment in Tidlor to benefit MSMEs
Business, Published on 26/08/2021
» The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested up to US$100 million in Ngern Tid Lor Plc (Tidlor), a Thai non-banking financial institution (NBFI).
IFC may fund underground cables
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/02/2020
» The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, is considering offering long-term loans for the underground cable conduit project in Bangkok, expected to cost 20 billion baht, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Egypt jump-starts renewables push
Business, Reuters, Published on 19/12/2019
» ASWAN, Egypt: Near the southern Egyptian city of Aswan, a swathe of photovoltaic solar panels spreads over an area of desert so large it is clearly visible from space.
BAY looks to green bonds for fundraising
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2019
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is focused on issuing environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds next year as a means to comply with the Bank of Thailand's responsible lending policy.