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Dawei SPV takes shape at meeting
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2013
» A holding firm or special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be set up and based in Thailand to manage Myanmar's massive Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone, says PM's Office Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan.
Consumer activity quickened in January
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/03/2013
» The Thai economy in January remained on course for growth, driven by household consumption and exports, says the government's planning unit.
Govt intends to pay B50bn debts early
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/02/2013
» The government aims to repay 40-50 billion baht of external debts owed by the government and state enterprises in the first six months of this year in a move to ease the baht's appreciation.
Thailand will pay overseas debts early
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2013
» The government and state-run agencies will take advantage of the apppreciated baht and speed up repayments on overseas debts, to clear them before the due date, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said on Wednesday.
Expo bid shaky as cost worries grow
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/02/2013
» Thailand's ambitious plan to host World Expo 2020 is in jeopardy as the Pheu Thai government appears reluctant to continue with the bidding effort.
Honest, Prasarn is safe at BoT
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong insists the Bank of Thailand's governor remains secure in his position despite the recent series of quarrels over monetary policy.
Holding company to manage Dawei funding
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/12/2012
» A holding company or special-purpose vehicle will be set up to handle investment in Myanmar's massive Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone.
Govt urged to clarify policy on trade talks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/12/2012
» The government needs to make it clear whether it is seriously committed to entering into US-led free-trade negotiations under the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPP), as wavering policy will affect foreign investment, warn trade experts.
Ital-Thai urges government to invest in Dawei project
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/10/2012
» Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) has repeated its call for the government to help invest in infrastructure for the US$50-billion Dawei project, saying such a commitment would create confidence among investors in the project's viability.
Asean rice federation on the cards
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2012
» Thailand will ask for Vietnam's cooperation to help set up a joint Asean Federation for Rice Millers and Rice Traders in a bid to increase bargaining power for Asean countries and stabilise rice prices.