Author: Bank Finance
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Vietnam confirms To Lam as Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Vietnam for another 5 years.
Vietnam has confirmed To Lam's continued tenure as Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Vietnam for another five years, amidst major bureaucratic reforms aimed at reducing business obstacles and increasing the role of the private sector. -
Xiaomi announced a HK$2.5 billion share buyback, sending its stock up more than 2%.
Xiaomi is proceeding with its share buyback plan worth up to HK$2.5 billion amid pressure from high component costs, fierce competition, and the price war in China's electric vehicle market. -
Grab's negotiations to acquire GoTo appear to be stalled as the Indonesian state-owned enterprise is unwilling to sell its shares below cost.
Grab's negotiations to acquire GoTo appear to be stalled after Indonesian state-owned enterprise Telkomsel expressed concerns that selling below cost could impact government funds and violate legal regulations. -
DaO Asset Management's AUM reaches 20,000 billion baht, continuing its expansion into provident fund business.
DaO Asset Management showcases its performance, projecting AUM of 19 billion baht by the end of 2025, and reaching 20 billion baht by January 2026. For 2026, the company plans to launch new growth funds. In the second quarter, it expanded into the provident fund business to strengthen its long-term investment capabilities. -
LGT indicates that risky assets will continue to rise in 69, but with high volatility. They are monitoring geopolitical factors and recommend holding gold with a target price of $5,000.
LGT Private Banking views 2569 as still a year of opportunity for risky assets, despite facing increased volatility from policy changes. -
The US "H-1B policy" is shaking Silicon Valley, driving Indian brains back home.
The Trump administration's tightening of work visas, from raising H-1B fees to increasing scrutiny, is eroding the attractiveness of Silicon Valley, while India is seizing the opportunity to bring tech workers back home. -
Thailand's tourism industry is at a critical juncture, risking losing its top spot as Vietnam aggressively competes for a share of the global market.
TTF 2026 reflects a crisis of confidence in the Thai tourism industry, following a projected contraction in foreign tourist numbers by 2568, contrasting with competitors in the region. -
China is poised to tighten regulations on companies listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, fearing low deal quality.
China is poised to tighten regulations on companies listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange to curb speculation and improve the quality of deals amid a booming fundraising market. -
Thai stocks closed up 8.00 points in the morning session, following regional trends, driven by the data center theme and anticipation of Trump's global disruption.
Thai stocks closed the morning session on January 23rd at 1,319.64 points, up 8.00 points, with a trading value of 28,804 million baht. Data center-themed stocks provided support. -
Thai exports are projected to grow by 12.9% in 2025, reaching a value of 11 trillion baht, the highest in four years.
The Commerce Ministry revealed that Thailand's exports in December expanded by 16.8%, and are projected to grow by 12.9% for the whole year 2025, reaching a value of 11 trillion baht, the highest in four years.
