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Regional banking boost for Krungsri
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2025
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) reported its regional banking business accounted for 20% of total revenue, primarily attributed to high-yield loan products.
Indorama posts $366m earnings in Q1
Business, Published on 14/05/2024
» Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of US$366 million in the first quarter of this year, a 32% increase from the previous quarter and a 2% decline year-on-year.
EIC: Domestic demand drags
Business, Published on 12/03/2021
» Despite an improved GDP growth forecast propelled by improving global economic growth and continued government stimulus packages, domestic demand will be slow to recover because of sluggish foreign tourist revenue and permanent damage, says an economic think tank.
Pandemic of abuse
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/07/2020
» Stay-at-home and lockdown measures have helped to contain the greatest public-health threat the world has seen in decades. But as Covid-19 receded in many countries, a new public-health crisis was emerging behind closed doors, with increased domestic violence against women and children.
S&P: Asia Pacific faces $211bn hit
Business, Published on 07/03/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak could wipe more than $200 billion off Asia-Pacific economies this year, S&P Global Ratings warned yesterday, sending growth to its lowest level in more than a decade, as governments struggle to combat the epidemic.
The reach and liabilities of the Personal Data Protection Act
Chusert Supasitthumrong, Partner , Dispute Resolution Department, Tilleke & Gibbins, Bangkok, Published on 03/09/2019
» Earlier this year, Thailand enacted its Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which was published in the Government Gazette on 27 May 2019. Most parts of the PDPA will become effective one year after this, on 27 May 2020. As the PDPA will have broad impact across multiple aspects of most businesses—including their human resources operations—lawmakers provided this one-year period for those affected to prepare for compliance with the PDPA.
Trump administration weighs slapping tariffs on auto imports
AFP, Published on 24/05/2018
» WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department said Wednesday it launched an inquiry that could allow the Trump administration to impose tariffs on auto imports over national security concerns.
SET falls for fifth session, Indonesia stocks gain
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 09/05/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand reached its lowest close in three weeks on Wednesday, while most Southeast Asian stock markets ended the day lower in line with broader Asia, after oil prices sky-rocketed to an over three-year high.
All eyes on the Fed after good week for equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/03/2018
» Recap: Most global bourses have rebounded following the announcement of strong US economic figures, but all eyes will be fixed on next week's US Federal Reserve meeting when an interest-rate increase seems very likely. On the domestic front, investor sentiment is positive now that the National Legislative Assembly has passed all four organic laws on the general election.
Trump blocks Broadcom's bid to buy Qualcomm
AFP, Published on 13/03/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO: US President Donald Trump on Monday blocked an unsolicited bid by Singapore-based Broadcom to take over smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm, citing national security concerns.