Thailand

Citi now allows cardholders in Asia to use rewards points when shopping at Amazon

The offer is available for cardholders in Thailand, and soon in Singapore, Philippines, and Australia.

Are Thai banks resilient enough to withstand negative sector trends?

Capital and loan-loss buffers are adequate, says Fitch.

Thai banks' earnings to be largely driven by interest income in 2017

Bangkok Bank and Krung Thai Bank are potentially the biggest gainers.

Thai banks' net profit up 23% in 4Q16

Thanks to an 18% decline in provisioning.

Siam Commercial Bank seeking foreign partner for its insurance arm

A deal could give the life insurance business a valuation of at least US$3b.

Thai banks to slash NPLs by around US$614m

Thanks to Sahaviriya Steel Industries' reclassification.

Thai banks' asset quality continues to weaken

Risks are prevalent in the SME and unsecured retail loans segments.