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The art of living
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 18/12/2017
» Chonrada Intiang, who turned 44 this year, decided to test the modern maxim that "life begins at 40", quitting her job of 20 years, seeking to leave her own iconic stamp on the world of fashion.
Full-year inflation view cut despite prices edging up
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/10/2017
» Although consumer prices were up for a third straight month in September, the Commerce Ministry has lowered its 2017 inflation forecast while counting on the stronger baht and the government's welfare schemes to help cap rising prices.
IHI turns focus to LNG with construction of terminal
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/09/2017
» IHI Asia Pacific Thailand Co Ltd wants to maintain its strong presence in Thailand by diversifying into other energy-related businesses after demand for gas turbines, one of its products, subsides as government support dwindles.
As Asia focuses on renewables, Russia likes oil
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/07/2017
» With the rise of renewable power, many nations are considering power-generating systems that will minimise the impact on the environment. Some countries, however, still believe in fossil fuels, vowing to dig up more oil through land and sea exploration.
Thai investors try to crack Kazakhstan
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/07/2017
» ASTANA: Kazakhstan is seeking to attract foreign investors to explore business opportunities, including oil and gas exploration in its abundant petroleum reserves, say senior Thai government officials.
Steer the course
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 08/04/2017
» Can someone run a business through passion alone? For the family behind Farm Chokchai Group, the perfect marriage between a teenager's dream of becoming a cowboy and the personal grit to take the bull by the horns when times got tough proved a winning combination for Thailand's pre-eminent cattlemen.
Mitsui optimistic about EEC but cautious on investment
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/03/2017
» Japan's Mitsui & Co, a global industrial conglomerate, sees Thailand's plan to promote the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as a key factor in supporting the company's growth in Thailand and throughout Asean.
Mitr Phol in research push
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 04/02/2017
» Mitr Phol Group, Asia's biggest sugar producer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) on working together to cultivate researchers and bring the company's business into the Thailand 4.0 era.
Asia Green plans for surge in coal imports
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/12/2016
» SET-listed coal trader Asia Green Energy (AGE) expects a 30-35% rise in coal sales next year due to strong demand in Asia.
Banpu uses IPO to fund growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2016
» Banpu Power Plc expects its 648.5 million initial public offering (IPO) shares to start trading on Oct 28, with the proceeds used to raise power-generating capacity to 4,300 megawatts by 2020.