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Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Asian rally on pause as China news awaited
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/01/2024
» RECAP: The rally in most Asian markets was interrupted yesterday, with profit-taking seen in Hong Kong and Shanghai as traders await more guidance on China's plans to support the country's battered economy.
Rough week for equities as central banks talk tough
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slumped in line with global equity markets, which have seen their worst week this year, as a string of hawkish central bank surprises made investors nervous about the economic cost of taming inflation.
Food industry looks to the future
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2023
» Thailand's future food industry is projected to grow 5% this year, driven by emerging trends and increasing demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly food options.
Asian markets rally amid thin Easter weekend trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian markets rallied yesterday after a sell-off the previous day in reaction to more evidence of a US economic slowdown. Trade was thin as many Western markets observed the Good Friday holiday.
Floating trade views amid balloon snafu
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/02/2023
» Geopolitical tensions are expected to ratchet up after American jets downed four flying objects in the past 10 days, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on Feb 4.
Puma seeks to become major sportswear player
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 06/12/2022
» After expanding its business in Thailand via authorised local distributors for 20 years, Puma, a German athletic and casual footwear manufacturer, has changed its business model, setting up its own subsidiary to run the business in Thailand.
Package tours from Taiwan spike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/11/2022
» Pent-up demand from Taiwan has accelerated the growth of Thai tourism the last two months as tour package sales from a travel fair exceeded expectations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PTT invests in technologies that can produce protein from flies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/09/2022
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc continues to widen its food business by injecting money into Singapore-based startup, Nutrition Technologies (NT), which can produce protein from flies, in a move to fund its new production facilities in Thailand and Southeast Asia.