FeaturedTechnology2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedEastspring sharpens Asia focus with a $500 bn AUM target by 2024International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The investment giant’s recent acquisitions has established its presence in more than ten Asian markets... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateThailand eases mortgage loan regulations to support homebuyersInternational FinanceJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 First-time buyers purchasing homes worth less than 10 mn baht can borrow an extra 10% for furniture... Read more
FinanceEastspring completes buyout of Thai mutual fund firm ThanachartInternational FinanceJanuary 3, 2020January 7, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 3, 2020January 7, 2020 Eastspring emerges as Thailand’s fourth biggest asset manager with a market share of 12 percent and overall assets under management of THB653 billion.... Read more
AviationThailand to launch two new airlines in 2020Pritam BordoloiDecember 23, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 23, 2019 The two new airlines are Thai Eastar Jet and Thai Summer Airways... Read more
EconomyThailand’s digital economy grows to $16 bn in 2019: ReportInternational Finance DeskNovember 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 1, 2019 The country’s 4.0 economic development model is expected to increase incomes across domestic sectors... Read more
TechnologyHuawei picks Thailand for 5G ecosystem development in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 23, 2019 The technology giant has set up Southeast Asia’s first 5G testbed in the Thai province of Chon Buri... Read more
BankingDeutsche Bank to expand client base in ThailandPritam BordoloiOctober 21, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 21, 2019 The bank will target domestic corporations looking to invest overseas... Read more
Logistics and CargoThailand’s Charoen has to sign $7.6 bn high speed rail project dealInternational Finance DeskOctober 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 4, 2019 Thailand’s CP Group might be blacklisted by the government if it fails to sign the deal within the stipulated date... Read more
MagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueWealth managementWhat’s behind Thailand’s wealth management boom?International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 Thailand had 39,814 HNWIs in 2018, more than double when compared to 2011 and that has boosted the nation’s wealth management industry... Read more