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Project aimed at strengthening local entrepreneurs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) has enhanced the capabilities of local entrepreneurs through its Smart Local Me-D project, with the aim of generating a total trade value of 100 million baht.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Teddy bear appeal
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/09/2024
» Apart from the functional aspect of products, consumers are largely influenced by emotional factors when making purchases, causing brands to strive to be relevant in consumers' minds.
Thai leadership change highlights political risk
Business, Fitch Ratings, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Thai parliament's swift approval of new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who received royal endorsement on Aug 18, should help to preserve policy continuity, but recent developments highlight the potential for the country's volatile politics to have an impact on policymaking and investor confidence.
Asian shares on track for fifth month of gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks were on track for a fifth straight month of gains on Friday, bolstered by a growing view that cooling US inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to ease interest rates this year, while the yen tumbled to a 38-year low against the dollar.
CP warns of farm water threats
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/06/2024
» Thailand's agricultural sector is particularly exposed to climate risks caused by drought and floods, posing a threat to water and food security, according to Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand's largest conglomerate.
SCB EIC wary of risk to foreign investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/06/2024
» SCB EIC, a research centre under Siam Commercial Bank, has expressed concerns about heightened political risks undermining foreign investment in both financial and capital markets, as well as long-term foreign direct investment.
Farmers brace for arrival of La Niña
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon shifting to La Niña, which may affect Thailand's inflation rate, particularly for food items, fresh vegetables and fruit because of their high sensitivity to water conditions.
CMG celebrates exceptional 2023, eyeing another record year in 2024
Business, Published on 12/03/2024
» Central Marketing Group (CMG), a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation and a leading distributor of more than 30 top global brands in fashion, beauty, watches and technology segments, plans to invest over 7 billion baht to grow sales by more than 20% this year.
Fed rate cut poised to drive rebound of Thai bourse
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting interest rates in March 2024, prompting investors to accept more risk and invest in equities, driving a rebound of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) next year, the Thai bourse said yesterday.