Thai mobile banking users are at the world’s highest in the COVID-19 era
K PLUS proved to be Thailand's most popular mobile banking app with transactions exceeding 14,500 million in 2020, growing 71 percent.
AIS partners MSIG to launch latest innovation in auto insurance
AIS has joined forces with MSIG with the support of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), to launch "Prakan Kubdee" (Good Driving Insurance), a vehicle insurance using full InsurTech for the first time in Thailand.
Dusit International to open its first hotel in Kuwait
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Fajer International Holding Company, a Kuwait-based private real estate company, to operate the Dusit Princess Mahboula Kuwait – the first Dusit-branded hotel in the country.
Funding Societies launches in Thailand to support SMEs
Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest SME digital financing platform, is now live in Thailand. On Feb 2nd, 2021, it was awarded the SEC debt crowdfunding license, enabling it to support Thai SMEs and startups in raising funds from retail and institutional investors.
AIS reports a slight reduction in revenue of 4.4% as a result of the COVID-19
AIS has reported total revenues of Bt172,890 million as part of its results in 2020, a slight reduction of 4.4% as a result of the COVID-19 situation since the first quarter, which has also impacted the economy continually all year.
SCB 10X to launch Blockchain-DeFi-Digital Assets VC fund
"SCB 10X" to launch $50m Blockchain, Decentralized Finance, and Digital Assets dedicated VC fund to invest in early and growth stage startups globally.
KBank’s Ho Chi Minh City branch to serve the Vietnamese retail market
KASIKORNBANK (KBank) is gearing up to become The Bank of AEC+3 after the State Bank of Vietnam granted approval for the opening of a branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Ricult hopes free apps will improve quality of life on the farm
Agritech startup aims to upgrade agriculture in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Fast Retailing publishes sustainability report 2021
Tokyo Fast Retailing unveiled its Sustainability Report 2021, which consolidates the company’s vision and its latest efforts towards becoming a more sustainable organization.
KBank to offer government saving bonds and debentures
KASIKORNBANK (KBank) is open for the public to subscribe for "Government Savings Bonds – We Win" during February 5-15.
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