Some sectors boosted by digitalisationAs the pandemic has driven businesses in many industries to accelerate digitalisation, the most attractive investment trends for the post-pandemic era are innovation, technology, digital health, smart logistics and environmental social governance (ESG), Pakorn Peetathawatchai, Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) president, said at the Thailand Focus 2021 virtual conference yesterday. Mr Pakorn said that in line with the changing demand for investments, the SET revised its listing rules two months ago to help new S-curve industries access more funds in the stock market. In doing so, the SET has adopted the market cap listing rules which allow these companies to list on the bourse without having to provide a track record of profits which is required by the general listing rules. Manpong Senanarong, the SET's executive vice-president, said under the new criteria of listing rules, many new S-curve companies are expected to be listed on the market later this year and next year. If the target is achieved, Thailand can expect to attract 10 million tourists next year.

Source: Bangkok Post August 25, 2021 23:58 UTC