Krungsri unveils new service “ASEAN LINK” joining forces with MUFG network

Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited) by the Japanese and Multinational Corporate Banking Group (JPC/MNC Banking) under the leadership of a new general, Bunsei O. Kubo Announces Business Strategy for 2023, Expanding Potential to Connect ASEAN Launched a new service “ASEAN LINK”, a business consultant for customers who want to expand their business into ASEAN. by synergizing the power of the MUFG network to connect all business needs in Southeast Asia Ready to move forward to develop business for sustainability (ESG Finance) and support the growth of startup businesses in the international arena. Reinforcing leadership of partner banks trusted by Japanese business groups

Mr. Bunsei Okubo, President of Japanese and Multinational Corporate Banking Group (JPC/MNC Banking), Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, said, “Krungsri has been a leader in the Japanese corporate banking market for many years. continuously With MUFG’s strong network both in Japan and abroad around the world. also knowledge Krungsri’s world-class expertise enables it to gain the trust of Japanese business customers and multinational corporations. in the past year We have served both Japanese customers and multinational corporations from various industries in expanding their business into ASEAN and have achieved many successes, such as supporting the establishment of a lens factory in Laos. Advising on market information and legal regulations for setting up offices of construction material companies in Vietnam. Assisting in surveying and recommending areas for setting up a food processing factory in Vietnam

“In 2023, we will focus on connecting ASEAN. This is one of Krungsri’s important missions. It has upgraded its business consulting services to connect the entire ASEAN region with a new service ‘ASEAN LINK’ that is ready to meet all business needs. To help our customers grow in 9 countries across ASEAN. And can be extended to more than 50 countries around the world through MUFG’s strong network.”

For the Krungsri ASEAN LINK service, it is a service center for doing business in the ASEAN region through a strong network of Krungsri and MUFG with knowledge and understanding in different and diverse industries. Ready to offer tailor-made financial solutions to customers starting from consulting, analyzing and supporting marketing information. as well as economic prospects for mergers and acquisitions and overseas investment expansion. Development and establishment of regional business offices Providing legal and tax advisory services and business matching etc.

In addition, Krungsri continues to move forward with strategies to extend financial support for sustainability. And take part in pushing startups to the ASEAN stage through cooperation with various partners. • Supporting

businesses that follow the Sustainability (ESG) framework by transferring knowledge through alliance networks. Ready to extend the cooperation with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Zeroboard Inc., a Japanese startup specializing in cloud technology for computing and displaying business and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions, to Supporting the transition to business concretely green

• Networking and supporting the growth of startups through collaboration with partners including the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Techo Startup Center, an agency under the Cambodian government that promotes startup growth. to create opportunities both at the national and ASEAN level This year, Krungsri has co-organized the Japan-ASEAN Start-up Business Matching Fair 2023 in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Japan (METI), depa, and Techo, a business matching event for startups supported by the government. Japan is the largest in the ASEAN region. There are more than 60 startups participating in the event from 9 countries and from various industries. There were 160 investors from 6 countries joining forces.

“We believe that with Krungsri’s expertise And MUFG’s strong network will expand opportunities and drive growth for both Japanese businesses and MNCs. As well as helping to promote the Thai economy to grow together, “Mr. Okubo concluded . – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency