Showing 1 - 7 of 7
7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Makro explores new wholesale frontier in India
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/02/2018
» Bangkok-based Siam Makro, part of US$50-billion Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has entered the cash-and-carry wholesale business in India with the launch of LOTS Wholesale Solutions, believing that this huge new market will one day surpass its business at home.
SEC seeks reform for SET board
Business, Published on 26/08/2016
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought the Finance Ministry's permission to increase the number of board seats on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to six from five as part of the stock exchange reform.
Set sheds another 2.2% as Asian sentiment subdued
Business, Published on 07/12/2015
» Recap: Asian stocks retreated last week, weighed down by negative factors including downbeat Chinese factory data, signals from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that an interest-rate increase this month is all but certain, and the smaller-than-expected scale of new stimulus by the European Central Bank. In Thailand, rumours in social media that the European Union (EU) had imposed sanctions against the country triggered panic selling.
SET drifts as global stocks rise on Greek relief
Business, Published on 02/03/2015
» Recap: Greece's bailout extension propelled global stock markets, with some hitting multi-year records. However, investors in the Thai stock market shrugged off the positive news and jumped on the sell-off bandwagon on disappointing earnings.
Top business newsmakers of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2014
» It must be said that Thailand itself became quite a newsmaker along its up-and-down ride throughout the Year of the Horse.
M&A in spotlight
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2014
» Mergers and acquisitions are the foremost tool employed by big businesses to expand their empires.