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BoI perk requests still above 1 trillion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/01/2014
» The combined value of projects seeking Board of Investment (BoI) privileges last year was 20% higher than the target and remained slightly above 1 trillion baht, says the investment promotion agency.
Double A wraps up French deal
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/01/2014
» Double A (1991) Plc, a Thai paper maker and exporter, will start pulp production in France early next year after buying a local pulp mill.
Nesac urges eight key measures for government
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/01/2014
» Business leaders yesterday proposed eight major tasks the new government needs to achieve on top of reconciliation.
Mermaid looks for treasure with B14.4bn outlay
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2014
» Mermaid Maritime Plc, a provider of subsea and drilling services for the offshore oil and gas industry, signed an agreement yesterday to purchase three vessels worth US$436 million (14.4 billion baht).
Taiwan firm pours B1.1bn into Thailand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/01/2014
» Taiwan's Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group is investing 1.1 billion baht to set up a subsidiary in Thailand as part of its long-term goal to shift all its production to the country.
Amata looks east to expand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/01/2014
» The SET-listed Amata Corporation Plc, an industrial estate operator, will focus more on its business in Vietnam this year because Thailand's political strife has dampened land sales.
Over my dead body
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/01/2014
» With 54 years' experience in the death-care industry, Thailand's largest funeral and cremation service provider is planning something new _ going public.
Finding a formula for a fuel-efficient future
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 01/01/2014
» Most of the 11 prototype vehicles lined up at Shell's Bangkok office have a similar structure. Designed to maximise fuel efficiency, they are shaped like a teardrop to conform to the principles of aerodynamics and air resistance.
Glow fired up by expansion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/12/2013
» The SET-listed Glow Energy Plc expects normalised net profit to surge 60% to 8 billion baht in 2013 on the back of greater expansion of its power facilities.
Industry Ministry scales back forecast
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/12/2013
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) for the first 11 months of 2013 fell by 2.9% year-on-year, prompting the Industry Ministry to revise this year's index forecast to a 3% decline.