DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

Corporate lending to be key driver of loan growth in 2023

Corporate loans are expected to be the key contributor to lending growth in the banking sector in 2023 thanks to improving demand from businesses and the strong financial condition of large companies.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023

A challenging year ahead

Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.

Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023

Local banks forecast to move this week

Local banks are expected to raise interest rates this week following the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate hike, while borrowers could face a normalisation of loan rates for next year.

Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022

Joint push to help local shops

Advanced Info Service (AIS) is teaming up with Krungthai Bank Plc (KTB) to enable its customers to use AIS points for cash discounts when making purchases at more than 400,000 shops linked with the bank's Tung Ngern app.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Wrangler, Lee Parent's Q1 Earnings Exceed Street View; Cuts Q2 EPS Outlook

Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:KTB) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 4% year-on-year to $679.74 million, beating the consensus of $655.33 million. The company attributed the revenue growth to strength in Digital and continued positive trends in the U.S. wholesale business and solid performance in international markets. Revenue in the U.S. increased 4% Y/Y,…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Kontoor Brands: Q1 Earnings Insights

  Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) reported its Q1 earnings results on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 06:50 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

AIS unveils 5GVERSE strategy, 5 campaigns

Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's mobile market leader in terms of subscriber base, has partnered with Krungthai Bank Plc (KTB) to turn AIS points into unlimited cash discounts for customers shopping at more than 400,000 participating retail stores through the bank's Tung Ngern app.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2022

Snatch Up These 3 Hard-Hit Dividend Stocks with Over 4% Yield

Although the Russia-Ukraine war, intensifying supply chain disruptions, and skyrocketing inflation have precipitated massive selloffs in the stock market, the U.S. economy is expected to weather the crises. Ahead of corporate earnings releases, positive sentiment abounds, with many economists believing inflation is nearing its peak. Therefore, to dodge the market…

StockNews.com · Apr 13, 2022

Bank shares fall as debt fears prompt downgrades

Banking and finance stocks slid after S&P Global Ratings downgraded the credit ratings of four Thai banks on concerns over high household debt.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2022

Lee, Wrangler Owner Kontoor Brands Appoints New Co-COOs

Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:KTB) has appointed Chris Waldeck and Tom Waldron as Co-Chief Operating Officers (COOs). Chris Waldeck will assume responsibility for Kontoor's international markets and Direct to Consumer (DTC) channels, in addition to his continued responsibilities as EVP and Global Brand President of Lee. Tom Waldron will handle the operational side of…

Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022