7 November 2024
Bangkok (7 November 2024) - Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL), a member of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial groups, continues to move forward with its aspiration to be ‘The Leading Sustainable and Regional Bank’. This aspiration, anchored in Krungsri’s medium-term business plan (MTBP), drives the organization to develop innovative financial solutions that ‘Make Life Simple’ for our customers while advancing sustainable growth across the region.
As part of the commitment to ASEAN’s sustainable development, Krungsri is proud to sponsor the 50th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting (AJBM), which takes place from November 6-8, 2024, at The Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel. This annual event serves as a vital platform for business leaders from ASEAN and Japan to collaborate on economic, trade, and investment strategies. Krungsri’s sponsorship highlights its dedication to fostering regional collaboration and creating lasting value for customers and communities. On this occasion, Mr. Kanetsugu Mike, Vice Chairperson, Keizai Doyukai and Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman, MUFG, also joined as a key participant to give remarks at this year’s event, representing MUFG’s commitment to sustainable growth in the region.
Mr. Kenichi Yamato, Krungsri President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our aspiration to be the leading sustainable and regional bank is at the core of everything we do at Krungsri. Through initiatives like the ‘GO ASEAN with krungsri’ campaign, we aim to support businesses to thrive within ASEAN, creating long-term value, and contributing to the sustainable economic development of the region. Our sponsorship of the ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing strategic financial solutions and fostering meaningful connections that lead us all toward a resilient, sustainable future.”
Currently, Krungsri and MUFG have the most comprehensive network across nine countries in ASEAN, including Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. By leveraging Krungsri’s subsidiaries in ASEAN and MUFG’s presence and partner banks, which include Bank Danamon in Indonesia, Security Bank in the Philippines, and VietinBank in Vietnam, the Krungsri ASEAN LINK business advisory service can offer comprehensive financial solutions, business insights, data analysis, and strategic guidance to help local Thai and multinational corporates expand and grow their businesses sustainably across ASEAN.