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PTT cuts sales growth to 1%
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 29/03/2014
» The energy giant PTT Plc has revised down its 2014 fuel sales growth target to 1% from an earlier forecast of 2-3% after the slowing economy and prolonged political conflict caused sales to drop in the first two months of the year.
Foreign banks head for Myanmar
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 24/03/2014
» Myanmar’s government is preparing to allow foreign banks to operate independently within the country before the end of the year. Already a “fast track” process for the selection of up to 10 banks has begun, according to sources in Myanmar’s Central Bank. But there is already resistance from local banks.
At Aeon, high hopes for Asean
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2014
» Aeon Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Plc (AEONTS) expects the net profit contribution of its four Asean subsidiaries to double in the next 3-5 years from the current 5% as the business diversifies.
What's new in business news: November 13, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/11/2013
» Mystery Thai firm (SCG?) in Laos cement venture, Microchip ATM cards to prevent fraud & IMF wants tighter oversight of non-bank financial institutions.
From cash to cards
Asia focus, Jessica Mudditt, Published on 04/11/2013
» Just one year ago, Myanmar was a purely cash economy: there were no automated teller machines and international credit cards were not accepted, save for those of a few well-connected companies that routed payments to offshore companies.
Visa banks on Myanmar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2013
» Visa International expects the number of Myanmar merchants accepting its credit card for transactions will climb to between 5,000 and 6,000 in 3-5 years.
Reforming Myanmar courts investors at 'Asia's Davos'
AFP, Published on 05/06/2013
» Myanmar touted its dramatic post-junta reforms Wednesday in a bid to entice foreign investors as hundreds of world leaders and industry chiefs visited the long-isolated nation for Asia's edition of the World Economic Forum.
Compounding his interest
Business, Published on 05/06/2013
» With all eyes of customers and employees alike on the man walking down the stairs, some basic instinct told them something unusual was afoot in the head office of Bangkok Bank (BBL).
BAY opens Laos venture
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/05/2013
» Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured-loan lender under Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), plans to commence its auto and personal loan joint venture in Laos in July.
Sturdy Visa growth helps drive card use
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2013
» Healthy increases in Visa plastic card numbers as well as spending and payment transactions last year indicate Thailand is shifting more towards card payments from cash.