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The future of audit: Governance safeguards quality and trust in AI era
Business, Lee Boon Teck, Published on 05/03/2026
» Auditing has long been the cornerstone of transparency and accountability in business. For much of its history, it has been a manual craft: imagine auditors working in conference rooms, sifting through piles of paperwork, and validating financial statements. This process, which relied on sampling, involved examining a subset of transactions as a proxy for the organisation's activities -- it was effective but limited by time and scale.
Petrochemical sector faces stagnant year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand's petrochemical industry is expected to confront another flat year, with leading firms pressured to adjust by cutting costs and rolling out value‑added products to stay afloat.
WashXpress to open 100 new launderettes this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/01/2026
» MAI-listed Laundry You Plc (WASH), operator of the WashXpress launderette chain, expects the Thai market to grow this year despite a sluggish economy, and plans to open 100 new branches in 2026.
Thai alcohol producers set for stock exchange listings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has remained firm in its plan to have the country's three largest alcohol producers float shares on the Thai bourse, projecting that Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) will become the first to list as early as this year.
Waiting game takes a toll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somhatai Mosika and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/01/2026
» As the US Supreme Court holds off on a ruling on the Trump tariffs, the world waits and analysts anticipate trade with the US will continue despite some importers being skittish about placing large orders.
SEALECT Targets Strong 2026 Growth with Smart Protein
Published on 12/12/2025
» A major growth initiative is underway to elevate SEALECT, Thailand’s No.1 canned tuna brand, as Thai Union Group PCL (TU), a global seafood leader, strengthens the brand’s role as the country’s provider of “Smart Protein for All”. With a firm target of increasing sales by 10% in 2026 to 836 million baht, up from an expected 760 million baht this year, SEALECT is advancing at twice the pace of Thailand’s broader food industry. The brand continues to reinforce its dominant position, holding a 57.5% market share.
Thai Union forecasts rising canned tuna market
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 02/12/2025
» Thailand's canned tuna market has expanded by 8% this year as more people become health-conscious, even as the broader food industry faces some challenges, says Thai Union Group.
Southern flood damage exceeds B500bn
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Catastrophic flooding in the South has inflicted economic losses exceeding 500 billion baht, the Finance Ministry has estimated.
Vietnam building boom a boon for BMP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» The growing plastic pipes and fittings industry in Vietnam is providing strong momentum for Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Co (BMP), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG), which is positioning itself to meet rising demand by expanding high value-added and environmentally friendly products in the domestic market.
Singapore mulls holding top bank execs responsible for AI risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/11/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s central bank has proposed a set of guidelines that will hold the board and senior management of financial institutions responsible for risks that arise from their use of artificial intelligence (AI).