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Siam Piwat is set to issue perpetual bonds, offering first-ever opportunity for investors to be part of its long-standing success in its stride towards future businesses
Published on 18/07/2022
» Siam Piwat, a leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of world-class projects, such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, is offering an opportunity for investors to take part in its success across the past 63 years for the first time ever by issuing perpetual bonds. With an estimated interest rate in a range of 5.25%-5.50% per annum in the first five years, paid out on a quarterly basis, the perpetual bonds have been assigned an investment grade rating, reflecting the group’s strong growth potential.
How Abe shaped Japan through foreign policies
Oped, Bill Emmott, Published on 13/07/2022
» Former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo's assassination at an election campaign event in Nara, Japan, is both shocking and puzzling. It is shocking because Japan has known almost no political violence for at least a half-century, and because gun ownership in the country is tightly controlled. It is puzzling because Abe, having stepped down as prime minister in 2020, had no formal government role; yet the killing was plainly a political act.
Cash in on remote work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2022
» In late April, Airbnb announced a "Live and Work Anywhere" initiative that allows its employees to work remotely. Earlier this week, it went a step further by sharing 20 destinations it intends to promote with special pages on its website as hubs of remote work, with Thailand on the list. The company will partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to create a "Thailand Hub" page that shows long-term accommodation, entry requirements, and visa policies to users.
House passes police reform bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/07/2022
» Parliament on Tuesday passed a national police bill after an intense debate on a clause that will see the implementation of the new promotion criteria delayed for 180 days after the law goes into effect.
Finland, Sweden sign protocol to join NATO but still need ratification
Published on 05/07/2022
» BRUSSELS: NATO's 30 allies signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden on Tuesday to allow them to join the nuclear-armed alliance once allied parliaments ratify the decision, the most significant expansion of the alliance since the mid-1990s.
Draft law widens loan eligibility
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2022
» Government-sponsored student loans will be extended to ethnic minorities and stateless people born in Thailand under a law being drafted, according to a House committee.
EU approves end of combustion engine sales by 2035
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» LUXEMBOURG: The European Union approved a plan to end the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035 in Europe, the 27-member bloc announced early Wednesday, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions to zero.
Pheu Thai, Move Forward up against bill policing NGO activities
Online Reporters, Published on 26/05/2022
» The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have joined a growing call by activists against a bill to keep activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in check.
Is Musk Actually Going to Buy Twitter? Can He Just Walk Away?
Business, Published on 20/05/2022
» There are signs Elon Musk may be getting cold feet a few weeks after he agreed to buy Twitter Inc. for $44 billion.
B.Grimm takes hit as gas prices soar
Business, Published on 14/05/2022
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a leap of 41% in first-quarter revenue thanks to robust electricity sales volume from both existing and new clients, higher tariffs, and growth from renewable energy facilities in Thailand and Laos.