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TCG plan to hike SME credit access
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2018
» The state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) plans to extend its credit guarantee service for leasing and factoring offered by non-bank companies from this quarter, in a move to give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better access to finance.
Tax perk value beats target by 35 times
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2018
» Tax incentives to promote domestic investment have received overwhelming support from the private sector, with combined investment applications worth 281 billion baht last year, 35 times higher than the target, says Pornchai Thiraveja, an adviser to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
B30bn budget targeted for large-scale farm reforms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2018
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong aims to take out a 30-billion-baht budget for farm sector reform, part of the 150-billion-baht supplementary budget for fiscal 2018, within the next six months.
Low-cost home plan outlined
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2018
» The Treasury Department plans to roll out 2,000 units under the low-cost housing project this year in an effort to help low-income earners own their own homes.
Sepo to sell shares of 24 firms in foreclosure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/01/2018
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to put the foreclosed shares of 24 unlisted companies, including four massage parlours, on sale early this year.
Three banks told to plug into database
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has instructed Government Savings Bank (GSB), Krungthai Bank, and SME Development Bank to plug their databases into the big data analytics systems to design loan products that match the risk profile of each retail borrower.
IBank close to choosing new partner
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2018
» State-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) is expected to choose a new partner by the end of this quarter, a crucial step in its business rehabilitation plan.
FPO raises GDP growth projection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) upgraded its economic growth forecast for this year to 4.2% from 3.8% and raised its estimate for exports.
Cryptocurrencies committee to outline stance this month
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2018
» A working committee on cryptocurrencies is expected to clarify its stance on how to regulate digital currencies by this month, aiming to guard against fraud from investment in the tokens.
IBank hopeful of partnership
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2018
» Vitai Ratanakorn, acting president of state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank), has voiced confidence that the ongoing search for a partner will be concluded soon, even though the bank's attempts to strike a deal have failed twice.