Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Gettgo brings premium options online
Muangthai Broker (MTB), an open architecture insurance arm of Muang Thai Group Holding (MTGH), has officially launched Gettgo, a price comparison and online sales platform, aiming to capture 60 million baht in online premium sales this year.
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EU ambassador upbeat on Thai FTA talks
The EU ambassador to Thailand said he was "optimistic" the long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will continue between Thailand and the EU at the 7th annual EU-Asean Business Summit in Bangkok.
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No substantial progress achieved at RCEP meeting in Bangkok
Ministers from 16 countries negotiating an Asian free trade pact failed to make significant progress Sunday at a meeting in the Thai capital, according to ...
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Agencies lure new cities as Chinese look elsewhere
Property agencies targeting Chinese buyers have shifted to new markets other than Thailand and are focused on enticing buyers from novel Chinese cities after traditional markets slowed their purchases of Bangkok condos in response to the US-China trade war, a stronger baht and weaker yuan.
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Jurin ready to don salesman's hat overseas
SONGKHLA: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit says he is ready to roll up his sleeves and become a salesman to promote Thai goods in the global market as part of efforts to stimulate exports amid the US-Chinese trade spat.
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Stronger links sought with Qatar
The private sector is being urged to partner with Qatar, a country looking for joint ventures with Thai partners on energy, infrastructure, public health, tourism and trade under its Look East policy.
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Foreign holding tallies 30% of SET
Foreign holding of Thai equities tallied 29.97% or 5.15 trillion baht of the bourse's market capitalisation in June, attributed to a previous rally in share prices and net offshore inflows worth 54 billion between April and June.
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Thunsrisiam eyes Rama II for office building project
Thunsrisiam Co, the owner of Mahatun Plaza and Thai CC Tower, wants to develop an office building on Rama II Road because land costs there are lower than in the central business district (CBD) and it hopes to capitalise on demand away from inner-city locations.
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BBL credit card move to rein in NPLs
Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country's third largest lender by assets, wants to tighten credit card spending by self-employed workers, online vendors and small business operators after soured loans for these customer groups climbed.
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Industry sentiment drops
The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped in July to 93.5 points on bearish exports and rising US-China trade war tensions, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday.
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Car sales down for second month
Domestic car sales fell in July for the second straight month on loan rejections by local financial institutions, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Thursday.
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Producers leaving China ‘positive factor’ for Thai economy
Thai officials glimpse a silver lining in the US-China trade war as companies such as Sony Corp move production to Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
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Jeju, Bangkok, Da Nang top 3 travel picks for South Koreans
Jeju Island at the southern tip, Bangkok and Vietnamese hide-out Da Nang are favourite destinations for South Koreans to spend during a holiday next month, with Japanese locations off the list amid diplomatic and trade row.
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Koh Samui opts for luring Thais as foreigners flee
A decrease in foreign visitors has prompted operators in Koh Samui to turn their focus to Thai travellers, with more affordable tourism services being arranged.
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Thai Life makes Myanmar play to gain an edge
Thai Life Insurance has struck a deal to take a 35% stake in Citizen Business (CB) Insurance, becoming the first Asean outsider to enter Myanmar's insurance field.
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Thai Life makes acquisition in Myanmar
Thai Life Insurance has struck a deal to take a 35% stake in Citizen Business Insurance (CB Insurance), becoming the first Asean insurer to enter Myanmar's insurance field.
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US urges Thais to join CPTPP
The US-Asean Business Council, an advocacy group that aims to foster economic growth and trade ties between the two regions, is calling for the Thai government to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and speed up its talks on joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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Thai-Cambodian trade sees steady growth
Two-way trade between Cambodia and Thailand rose steadily during the first half of the year, according to a report from the Thai Business Council of Cambodia (TBCC).
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Housing sales stumble after LTV rules
The Greater Bangkok housing market dropped by 13% in the first half after the Bank of Thailand’s new loan-to-value (LTV) limits took effect on April 1, according to SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding Plc (PSH).
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TIC eyes B2.3bn in premiums
Thai Insurance Plc (TIC) has set a target for total premiums of 2.3 billion baht this year, driven by a new business model after being amalgamated with Southeast Group (SEG), a holding company controlled by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.
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ฺฺฺฺฺBusiness group calls for more easing
The central bank should cut its policy rate further to help ease upward pressure on the baht, which has stayed strong despite Wednesday's surprise rate cut, the head of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday.