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Mid-year outlook: Investing in a multi-polar world
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 19/06/2025
» May saw the best return for the S&P 500 index since November 2023, which is remarkable given that it coincided with a rise in long-term US Treasury yields. In fact, the yield on both 10- and 30-year Treasuries rose by almost 30 basis points in May, ending the month at 4.4% and 4.9%, respectively.
Project targets startup funding
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Thai startup community has launched the "Thailand Accelerator" project, aimed at bringing more qualitative talent startups to scale and fostering growth in the startup ecosystem. The project targets firms from seed to the pre-Series A funding round.
NCSA urges agencies to remain vigilant
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/03/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has alerted critical agencies to keep their guard up against potential cyberthreats amid intensifying cyberwarfare between Ukraine and Russia.
China Envisions Its Digital-Currency Future, With Lotteries and a Year's Worth of Laundry
Business, Jonathan Cheng, Published on 29/12/2020
» The People's Bank of China on Sunday concluded its second digital-currency pilot program, as the central bank moves closer to a formal rollout that would make China the first major world economy to introduce such a system.
Global Covid surge, Thai protests add to risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2020
» Recap: Global stocks remain shaky, subdued by fears that a rapid rise in new Covid-19 infections may prompt governments to tighten social restrictions. The US presidential election campaign and troubled Brexit talks add to looming uncertainties.
Researchers predict post-pandemic norms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/04/2020
» Societies and consumer behaviour could enter a "next normal" phase where on-demand needs of goods and services are serviced instantly through smartphone applications after the pandemic ends.
E-KYC opens new chapter in banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/06/2019
» Mobile banking usage has soared for every age group after digital transaction fees were scrapped a few years ago, but digital authentication, also known as electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC), is expected to open a new chapter in the online banking boom.
Banks keen on e-KYC to raise account numbers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2018
» Two big banks are hopeful that Electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) and National Digital ID will at least double the number of new deposit accounts and significantly increase their customer base.
SCB readies mobile account openings
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2018
» Customers will no longer need to travel to the bank to open a savings account, as a mobile feature that uses facial recognition technology will allow Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to verify their identity online.