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Limited upside ahead for rising SET index

Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects.

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Electronics drive export upgrade

Economists recently upgraded Thailand's export growth outlook for 2026, projecting shipments of electronic components will continue to expand amid improving global trade, while elevated oil prices will drive imports to grow at a faster rate.

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Islamic finance principles ‘align naturally with ESG and sustainability,’ says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

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Asia's next generation, globally-educated and financially-literate, are taking control of their fortunes

Rich young Asians want to "call the shots" when it comes to their finances, says Maybank's head of wealth management Alice Tan.

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Southeast Asian economies prove resilient in the face of Trump’s tariffs as supply chains expand

Many Chinese exporters have turned to transshipping to reduce tariff payments—a process that led them to route goods through ASEAN countries before shipping them to America.

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Saudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI—“there’s so many untapped areas”

The country's Deputy Minister for International Relations at the Ministry of Investments sees collaboration in agriculture and food security too.

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Southeast Asia's Muslim market comes of age—and authenticity is in

From banking to fashion, local businesses are targeting a growing middle-class consumer base keen to buy 'halal'.

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How do you lend money when you can’t charge interest? Banks in the Muslim world are figuring out how—and winning non-Muslim customers

Islamic finance contributes over a quarter of pretax profits for Malaysia’s Maybank, No. 17 on Fortune’s inaugural Southeast Asia 500.

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LPGA announces return to Malaysia with new Maybank Championship, featuring $3 million purse

The event replaces the Taiwan event that was canceled.

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KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation

KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.

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Baht down ahead of policy decision

Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.

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Brokerages bullish on proposed merger

Market analysts believe all telecom operators should benefit from a merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), although the looming lawsuit against the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) decision to endorse the deal could delay its completion, which is expected in January next year.

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Maybank, BNY Mellon unveil Thai partnership

Maybank Securities Thailand (MST) is joining forces with global investment firm BNY Mellon Investment Management (IM) to modernise its organisation by leveraging BNY's expertise in digital wealth services to provide access to investments anytime and anywhere.

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