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Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) partners with three major gold retailers – Hua Seng Heng, MTS, and YLG – to launch SCB Gold Marketplace on SCB EASY.
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) embraces the digital trend of gold investment, following Thailand's daily gold trading volume exceeding 2.5 billion baht, partnering with Hua Seng Heng, MTS, and YLG to launch the SCB Gold Marketplace on SCB EASY. -
ORN targets foreign investors with 50% down payments to overcome loan rejections, boosting Q2 profits by 139.8% and accumulating a backlog of 4.2 billion baht.
Orasirin Holdings benefits from a boost in Chiang Mai's property transfer volume, highlighting a strategy of targeting high-spending foreign buyers who require 30-50% down payments, helping to keep loan rejection rates low. -
The aftermath of the Iran-Iran conflict is compounding the yen's appreciation! Japanese automakers are in turmoil, risking a knockout blow from external forces.
Japanese automakers are facing risks from the impact of the Iran-Iran war and the strengthening yen, after Toyota, Honda, and Nissan previously benefited from a weaker currency in the last quarter. -
Thai stocks closed 16.96 points higher in the morning session, supported by buying in large-cap stocks and in response to better-than-expected Q2/69 GDP figures.
Thai stocks closed the morning session on August 17th at 1,626.02 points, up 16.96 points, with a trading value of 44,170 million baht. The rise followed international stock markets and was further supported by buying in large-cap stocks, particularly in the electronics components sector. Additionally, positive Q2/69 earnings reports were also reported... -
Dr. Ekniti reveals that private investment grew at its highest rate in 11 years in Q2/69, reflecting Thailand's entry into the New Economy.
Dr. Ekniti revealed that GDP in the second quarter of 2026 expanded by 1.9%, a slowdown due to the energy crisis. He pointed to positive signs as private investment surged to its highest level in 11 years. -
Singaporean home sales surged as developers resumed launching new projects.
Home sales in Singapore picked up in July after plummeting to their lowest level in over two years the previous month, as new projects attracted buyers and the school holiday period ended. -
BBLAM's acquisition of business from BCAP boosts AUM to over 1 trillion baht, expanding investment options across all asset classes.
BBLAM has completed the integration of its fund management business from BCAP, boosting assets under management to 1.017 trillion baht. This expands investment options both domestically and internationally, leveraging global partnerships. Meanwhile, the B-WEALTH Series has received a strong response, with sales exceeding 2 billion baht. -
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TTB Analytics indicates that the Middle East conflict is driving up the cost of construction materials in Thailand by more than 20%, with plastic manufacturers expected to be the hardest hit.
TTB Analytics indicates that the prolonged Middle East conflict is driving up the cost of construction materials in Thailand by over 20%, with plastic manufacturers expected to be the hardest hit. -
The Thai baht is poised to weaken in the second half of the year, with analysts expecting the Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates unchanged at 1% on August 26th.
Analysts warn that the Thai baht is at risk of weakening in the second half of the year, as the Bank of Thailand is likely to keep interest rates at 1% to support the economy. High oil prices, the trade balance, and concerns about the fiscal position are adding pressure on the currency.
