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Thailand has granted a five-year capital gains tax exemption on crypto sales through licensed platforms from 2025–2029. Aimed at boosting its status as a digital finance hub, the move aligns with SEC regulations and FATF policies, encouraging innovation and crypto-based fundraising while projecting over 1 billion baht in revenue gains.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) faces Asia’s worst stock drop among major airport firms in 2025. A sharp decline in Chinese tourists—sparked by kidnapping concerns—has slashed revenue and wiped out $14.2 billion in market value. With no CEO in place, shrinking duty-free sales deepen the crisis.
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In Southeast Asia, digital banks are emerging as key players—backed by tech giants and conglomerates, not startups. Thailand’s digibank race sees five major contenders vying for three licenses, while Indonesia’s SeaBank leads in profitability. With deep capital and regional momentum, the digital banking wave is reshaping the region’s financial landscape.
Loan servicing, often seen as the dull side of lending, is the backbone of banking operations and needs urgent modernization. Amid global tensions, inflation, and rising risk, legacy systems fall short. AI and automation are now essential for real-time monitoring, flexible terms, and efficient risk management in corporate banking.
