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BoT eases capital outflow rules to cool down baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/02/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has further eased rules to encourage more capital outflows by allowing a greater number of retail investors to directly put money into overseas securities. The move is part of efforts to rein in the stronger baht.
ASP: ICOs could set off global stock market spiral
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/02/2018
» Investment in initial coin offerings (ICOs) and digital currencies could ignite a global stock market crisis if their asset value deteriorates, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
JFin continues to draw retail interest
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/01/2018
» Retail investors have reaffirmed their interest in JFin coin, saying digital currencies have garnered investment appetite around the globe and are expected to become a lucrative asset class in the future.
'Uber of tutoring' prepares to school Thai students
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 31/01/2018
» Hong Kong-based online tutoring platform Snapask plans to launch in Thailand in the next two weeks, but the chief of the Thai arm says the firm doesn't have a profitability target date yet.
SEC: ICO study finds high risk, indicating need for regulation
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/01/2018
» A study on investment in initial coin offerings (ICO) indicates 95% of ICO investment is deemed a failure, with the remaining 5% reaping a considerably high return, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Fending off token opposition
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/01/2018
» Traditional investment assets such as bullion and equity have been superseded by initial coin offerings (ICO), a much-touted digital crowdfunding option making a big bang across the globe.
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.
Empowering the sightless
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 29/01/2018
» Walking up a dim and narrow staircase would give anyone feelings of trepidation. The walls are painted black, darkening the walkway, forcing customers to tread carefully with each step and read the short messages written on each stair.
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.
From Instagram to clothes racks
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 26/01/2018
» Instagram has nurtured an army of independent brands that compete with established labels in the city's largest department stores. Technology has enabled the rise of consumers who also produce their own products, in retail, energy and media.