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Reports: Gender equality in the workplace still falls short
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 13/03/2023
» Despite years of promoting gender equality in the workplace and female empowerment among leaders and organisations worldwide, significant progress is lacking, according to recent studies.
Pi Securities preps launch of one-stop service app
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 14/03/2023
» SET-listed Pi Securities expects to launch a one-stop service application for online investing in June to seize growing opportunities in digital transformation among securities businesses.
KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 09/03/2023
» KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.
Amity Solutions mulls IPO for funding
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 10/03/2023
» Amity, a local tech startup specialising in social features for applications, is considering listing its new subsidiary Amity Solutions in Thailand or Singapore next year to mobilise funds as it seeks to become a leading generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) platform in Southeast Asia.
Securing its future with diversification
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 11/03/2023
» After 85 years of building its business in Thailand, the Hong Kong-based life insurance firm AIA is pursuing portfolio diversification here to capture future potential and achieve sustainable growth.
BGC acquires Prime for B580m in expansion push
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/03/2023
» SET-listed packaging manufacturer BG Container Glass (BGC) has completed the acquisition of Prime Packaging, part of its strategy to become a leader in total packaging solutions.
Digital consumers to propel Asean
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 04/03/2023
» A rapid increase in digital consumers is expected to be a major driver for Southeast Asia's economy, which is projected to grow by 4.7% this year, according to consulting firm YCP Solidiance.
Asset managers turn to M&A
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 08/03/2023
» Wealth and asset management companies plan to use mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in both scale and scope this year to seize opportunities as the sector anticipates growth opportunities worth US$250 billion by 2030, a recent study found.
Asia-Pacific GDP forecast to grow 3.1% in 2023
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/03/2023
» The Asia-Pacific region's economy is projected to expand 3.1% this year before dropping to 2.9% growth in 2024 as downside risks continue to pressure recovery, according to an analysis from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) research unit.
Most executives eager to prioritise ESG
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 24/02/2023
» Executives across the world increasingly see corporate governance as key to creating trust with shareholders, with 61% planning to prioritise environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies within three years, a recent study found.