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Big C confirms Tesco interest
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2020
» The top boss of Big C Supercenter has acknowledged that the company is keen to acquire Tesco's Asia business and has submitted its intent to bid.
Bangkok Bank, PTT lead Thai shares higher
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» The Thai benchmark advanced 0.7% to lead the pack in the region, underpinned by gains in financial and energy stocks. Bangkok Bank Plc scaled 6% while oil and gas major PTT Exploration and Production Plc rose 3.4% after posting a jump in quarterly net profit.
Playing it cool
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» When it comes to sports, skiing and skating are the last activities anyone associates with Southeast Asia. Outside of a few indoor skating rinks in big cities, the only ice you'll find is in drinks. And as for snow, it's non-existent except at the highest reaches of remote and forbidding Hkakabo Razi in northern Myanmar.
Trade spat, explosions spook local stocks
Published on 02/08/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index took a steep plunge on Friday as brewing Sino-US trade tensions and several explosions around Bangkok derailed investment appetite.
Top tech firms tout AI
Business, Published on 31/05/2019
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is already integrated into the private and public sectors across Asia, and companies are optimistic about its potential to improve not only efficiency but also personal welfare, according to officials at top technology firms.
PTTEP evolves with the times
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Phongsthorn Thavisin was appointed chief executive of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the SET-listed oil and gas drilling firm, in early October.
Global tremors nag stocks
Business, Published on 27/10/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets continue to experience volatility as tensions over global trade and unsettled Brexit negotiations keep a lid on bullish sentiment. The recent decline in global oil prices has added pressure to bourses worldwide, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand's main gauge falling below 1,600 points during intra-day trading hours.
Ministry touts gastronomy to boost provincial tourism
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/10/2018
» Experienced travellers know that if they want a local experience, they must try local dishes because food can bring insight to a community's identity.
SET down 22.41 points to 1,657.27 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand's main index went down 22.41 points, or 1.33%, to close at 1,657.27 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 35.60 billion baht, with 7.60 billion shares traded.
PRM advises clear sailing after Big Sea acquisition
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 27/03/2018
» SET-listed Prima Marine Plc (PRM), Thailand's largest shipping company for liquid petroleum and petrochemical products, is upbeat about 2018 revenue and expects 9% growth to 5.12 billion baht after acquiring shipper Big Sea Co.