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Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/03/2024
» Delta Electronics (Thailand), the country's largest electronics company by market capitalisation, is set to invest between US$500 million and $1 billion to expand its manufacturing and R&D capacity over a five-year period, with the majority to be allocated to Thailand, says chief executive Victor Cheng.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2024
» SCGJWD Logistics (SJWD), a unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG), is set to invest nearly 2.5 billion baht to acquire shares of logistics companies in Thailand and Malaysia as it expands its logistics and supply chain business in Southeast Asia.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/09/2023
» A visa exemption for Chinese travellers could provide a strong boost to the local tourism industry, though arrivals are likely to be significantly below the 2019 level this year given the mainland's economic constraints, says a Thai brokerage owned by the Chinese government.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2023
» Shares of JKN Global Group plummeted by more than 8% on Wednesday after representatives of the company's debenture holders demanded cross-defaults from the SET-listed owner of Miss Universe Organization (MUO) to repay debts within 30 days.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2023
» As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/07/2022
» While an earlier meeting of G-20 delegates in Yogyakarta focused on strengthening the global health system, it is no surprise that the Russia-Ukraine war dominated talks at the summit of the Group of Seven rich nations last week.
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022
» Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2021
» Isao Sekiguchi loves travelling. Having been based in Thailand since April, the regional executive of Japan's Nissan Motor is now starting to explore the Land of Smiles during the high tourism season.
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.