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New Vayupak units to launch by year-end
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to conduct a market sounding for a new Vayupak Fund and expects to offer investment units for sale by the end of this year.
Government Savings Bank president maintains focus on social impact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2024
» Vitai Ratanakorn, now in his second term as president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), has reiterated the bank's commitment to operating as a social bank, increasing access to the financial system for all people rather than focusing on maximising profits.
B40bn in savings bonds to be sold in August
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is selling the final tranche of its savings bonds worth 40 billion baht in August, reduced from the original plan of 60 billion baht.
Demand high for Exim's 1st Blue Bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has reported significant success with its first Blue Bond worth 3 billion baht, which saw subscription demand exceeding the amount issued by 2.5 times, reflecting strong demand from institutional and major investors.
Govt Savings Bank soft loan programme attracts strong demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2024
» A soft loan scheme administered by the Government Savings Bank (GSB) has initially attracted demand tallying 70-80 billion baht out of the 100 billion-baht total, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Bad debt spike blamed on drop in spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» An increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the first seven months of this year primarily stems from wholesale and retail businesses, according to the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).
Cabinet greenlights launch of retirement lottery project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved a savings innovation for low-income individuals, known as the retirement lottery, which offers attractive prizes.
Cabinet okays B100bn soft loan aimed at SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved a 100-billion-baht soft loan to be provided to financial institutions for relending to their customers, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Ministry embracing data-driven approach to policymaking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants to upgrade its fiscal policymaking by adopting a data-driven approach.