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Banpu hit hard by fall in coal price
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2012
» Banpu Plc, one of Asean's largest coal miners, posted a sharp drop in net profit for the third quarter on declining coal prices, a trend expected to continue until early next year.
Avitez spouts first PLA bottle factory in Asean
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2012
» Thailand will be the site of Asean's first factory to make water bottles solely using bioplastics, which will be exported across the continent to tap growing demand for environmentally friendly products.
Japanese: Don't let up on flood planning
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/10/2012
» Despite easing concerns over heavy floods this year, Japanese executives are calling on the Thai government to continue working on flood prevention with committed long-term planning.
Alstom enlarges Thai footprint
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/10/2012
» France's Alstom is considering a plan to build a manufacturing facility for train components in Thailand as the global production base in a move to grow its presence and sharpen competitiveness against arch rival Siemens.
Siemens hones in on Thai market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/10/2012
» Thailand was listed as one of six high-potential countries for investment by Siemens AG, the German industrial giant, which is pinning its hopes on more rail projects being launched this year.
Lanxess moulds itself to green car work
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/09/2012
» CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA : The state of the overall US economy may remain in doubt, but one sign is clear not only among Americans but also relevant industries: automotive sales are recovering.
Lanxess eyes Asian rubber demand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/09/2012
» With two factories under development in Singapore with a combined investment of 600 million (24 billion baht), specialty chemical producer Lanxess AG is ready to tap the benefits of the upcoming Asean Economic Community and growing demand across Asia.
Escap calls for Thai confidence boost
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/09/2012
» Thailand should come up with policies to address investor confidence following last year's severe flood and falling exports, as the outlook is dim for next year with Western demand declining.
Thailand steams for greenhouse law
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2012
» Thailand is pushing for legislation on greenhouse gas emission reporting, aiming to have a voluntary carbon market established by October 2013, said the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO).
AH looks overseas
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/08/2012
» Aapico Hitech Plc (AH), the SET-listed auto parts maker, is looking at the possibility of new investments abroad, as it enjoys record-high revenue thanks to rapid growth in the local car industry.