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Dollar revival takes shine off asia stocks
Business, Published on 14/02/2017
» Recap: Asian markets fell early last week amid worries about Donald Trump's protectionist stance, uncertainty about France's political outlook, another crisis brewing in Greece and falling oil prices. However, sentiment picked up following Wall Street's climb to record highs after President Trump said he planned to overhaul business taxes. The Thai stock market see-sawed, with profit-taking keeping the SET Index in check while buying ahead of corporate earnings and dividend season limited the downside.
Myanmar renews SEZ push
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 02/10/2017
» Myanmar's special economic zones (SEZs) are a central part of a revitalised economic strategy in which increased manufacturing activity will play a key role. And breathing renewed life and energy into stagnant or stalled SEZs has moved to the top of the government's agenda.
Govt chases high-end cruise market
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/09/2015
» The government is gearing up efforts to make Thai waters more attractive for cruise tourism and foreign yachts, as part of a plan to promote the country as the marina hub of Asean.
Cho Thavee thrives on innovation and one-stop service
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 20/11/2015
» Cho Thavee Dollasien Plc (CHO), a maker of truck and trailer bodies and components and special transport products, listed on the Market for Alternative Investment in May 2013. Suradech Taweesaengsakulthai, president and chief executive, discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
Fed, oil and economic worries push down stocks
Business, Published on 10/08/2015
» Recap: Major global stock markets continued to fluctuate last week. The Dow Jones was pressured by underperforming company results and the growing possibility of a Fed rate increase and European bourses fell with global oil prices. Asia's large markets rose, led by gains in China and Hong Kong on growing speculation that the Beijing government would take more steps to restore shaky confidence in equities.
Oil price plunge greases the skids for stocks
Business, Published on 15/12/2014
» Recap: The dive in oil prices to below US$60 a barrel rattled stock markets across the world last week and Thai shares were among those heavily sold.
Thailand invests in Burma: Deep-sea port & industrial estate
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2012
» 203 Thai projects worth 30 billion baht get government go-ahead after easing of US economic sanctions against Burma.
End of Hopewell's "Stonehenge"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/02/2013
» The abandoned Hopewell mass transit project, known as Bangkok's "Stonehenge," will be demolished to make way for the Red Line electric railway.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Thai investment in Burma industrial center
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2011
» Major Thai companies build factories at Dawei deep sea port & industrial city in Burma (steel, fertiliser, petrochemicals). 132 km road from Thailand finished.