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SCBX Announced 2022 net profit of 37.5 billion baht

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

SCB X Public Company Limited reported a net profit of 37.5 billion baht in 2022, a 5.5% YoY increase, mainly due to strong net interest income growth, cost management discipline, and lower provisions. Nevertheless, it was offset by a fee and investment-related income decline.

For 2022, net interest income rose 13.3% YoY to 107.9 billion baht, following an increase in net interest margin under the growth strategy towards quality loans and an upward interest rate trend. Meanwhile, overall loans expanded by 3.3% from the previous year.  

Fee and other income stood at 44.9 billion baht, down 4.7% YoY due to the slowdown in the wealth management business. Investment and trading income also dropped 79.1% YoY to 1.7 billion baht due to extreme monetary and capital volatility. 

Operating expenses increased 10.0% YoY to 69.9 billion baht, mainly on the back of increasing business activities and restructuring efforts under the ‘Mothership’ strategy. However, the cost-to-income ratio remained at an appropriate level of 45.2%, a slight increase from the previous year.  

The Company set aside provisions of baht 33.8 billion for 2022, down 19.5% YoY, thanks to proactive measures and a prudent approach to credit quality management implemented since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the recovery in business sectors. The non-performing loan (NPL) coverage ratio increased to 159.7%.

The NPL ratio eased to 3.34% at the end of 2022, from 3.79% at the end of 2021, largely due to a comprehensive debt restructuring program under the Bank of Thailand’s framework and effective NPL management. The capital adequacy ratio also remained strong at 18.9%.

Arthid Nanthawithaya, Chief Executive Officer of SCBX, said
“In the next 1-2 years, we will emphasize leapfrogging of digital-lending businesses, following talents and business strategies preparations. For SCB Bank, we will continue to proceed with the ‘Be a Better Bank’ strategy, to achieve quality growth at a lower cost base. Our technology and digital asset businesses will adopt a prudent investment approach, taking into consideration market conditions. Regarding financial performance in 2022, SCBX continued its growth momentum and maintained financial stability by adopting appropriate risk management under extreme volatility in the capital market. Looking forward, we believe SCBX and its portfolio companies can enjoy significant growth potential thanks to the ‘Mothership’ strategy and overall business recovery.”

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DHL Express kicks off 2023 with Top Employer achievement for Asia Pacific

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

DHL Express has started 2023 on a positive note with the achievement of Asia Pacific Top Employer 2023 for the ninth consecutive year.

Additionally, the Top Employer Institute also awarded 10 countries and territories across the region the Top Employer certification. These include Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

DHL Express also wrapped up 2022 with more than 50 HR awards won by individual national companies. These include recognitions for workplaces celebrating diversity while creating a positive and happy environment. The accolades are also aligned with the company’s annual Employee Opinion Survey. Employees gave a score of 97 out of 100 for “Employee Engagement“, indicating their overall satisfaction with the company.

“This is great news to start the new year,” said Ken Lee, CEO for Asia Pacific, DHL Express. “The Top Employer recognition is a massive pat on the back for all of us. I am also incredibly proud of our team and the number of awards they have won. We’ve always focused on our people’s well-being and will continue to do so.”

Investing in people and providing development opportunities

Each year, DHL Express invests more than EUR300 ( 10,663 baht )per employee to ensure they have access to learning and career development opportunities. To foster a sense of belonging and enable leadership development is the internal training initiative “Certified”, where employees gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform their job competently.

The investment also goes to taking care of people’s well-being and needs. For example, the company organizes yoga and meditation workshops to help employees manage their physical and mental health. Employees can also dial a 24-hour employee assistance hotline hosted by professional counsellors whenever they need a listening ear.

“We are honoured to be the Top Employer as it shows that we have robust policies and initiatives. As we navigate the changing workplace landscape, we continue to make things right and treat people with respect,” said Mateen Thiruselvaam, Human Resources Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, DHL Express. “Awards may be important, but our people are an indispensable asset. Our employees see us as an HR trusted partner. We must continue to find ways to engage our people in open and meaningful conversations, to drive positive change across the organization.”

As a global company with an international network, DHL Express employs about 120,000 specialists worldwide, covering hundreds of professions such as parcel delivery, hub operators, aircraft maintenance, network planning, IT, and more. Last year, 27% of females in Asia Pacific (excluding China) are in middle and upper management. The aim is to increase the share of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2025.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81 billion euros ( 2.8 trillion baht ) in 2021. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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Flagship launch brings Jetts Thailand to 40-club milestone

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

Brisbane, January 2023 – Jetts Fitness has reached the 40-club milestone in Thailand with the opening of a flagship club in the town of Si Racha, on the country’s eastern seaboard.

The new club, which opened on 1 January 2023, is located in Central Si Racha – the year-old megamall, owned by global retail giant The Central Group, that’s set to become the area’s largest mixedusedevelopment over the next few years, with the addition of a hotel and residential complex alongside the already-constructed convention hall.

The club occupies a high footfall, high visibility location on the second floor of the shopping mall, with 19m of Jetts-branded internal frontage. Meanwhile, 1,105sq m of floor space make this latest club around 35 per cent larger than the Jetts 24 Hour Fitness average, resulting in an expansive offering that incorporates signature elements from the chain’s two premium clubs, Jetts Black. Pricing is, however, in line with the Jetts 24 Hour Fitness norm, with membership starting at THB1,500 a month (US$43 / £35).

The mould-breaking addition at Si Racha is The Playground: a 100sq m functional training amphitheatre with enough space for multiple PT sessions to take place simultaneously. Laid with artificial turf, it’s equipped with a great range of ZIVA kit, from core bags to dumbbells to kettlebells. Usually only available at Jetts Black, Si Racha is the first Jetts 24 Hour Fitness-branded gym to incorporate The Playground concept.

There’s also a dedicated zone for Jetts’ signature J Series group HIIT classes; an extra-large free weights area with enough space for multiple units of high-demand equipment; a large group exercise studio that can accommodate around 50 participants; and a four-lane, 10m sled track –only the second in the 40-club estate. All of this sits alongside a comprehensive cardio and strength floor equipped by Matrix.

“We’ve hit another home run with this fantastic new club, which opened with 800 members,” said Mike Lamb, CEO of FLG Thailand; the Jetts brand and operation in Thailand is wholly owned by APAC health club giant Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG). “We’re confident we will reach our 1,500-member capacity within six months of opening.”

He added: “Jetts is delighted to cement its strong relationship with The Central Group, with the opening at Si Racha following on closely from our 1 December 2022 launch at Central Chanthaburi.“It’s great to see our gyms progressively move into higher traffic zones within Central’s malls, reflecting the value and energy our well-recognised international fitness brand brings to these world-class malls.”

Already Thailand’s #1 gym chain by number of locations, Jetts currently has three more clubs in the advanced pipeline – including one under construction – and plans to end 2023 with at least 45 locations.

“We believe Thailand, with its population of around 60 million people – including around 10 million in Bangkok – can ultimately support 100 Jetts clubs,” said Greg Oliver, Group CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group. “We’re excited by the opportunity to serve this growing market, and with the fantastic team we have in place, are ready to seize that opportunity and cement our position as Thailand’s #1.”