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Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60
Published on 17/07/2025
» KUT, Iraq - A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people, authorities said Thursday, as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Call for tourism stimulus to boost supermarkets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/06/2025
» While retail is facing significant pressures due to economic difficulties and a decline in foreign visitor numbers, the supermarket chain Big C believes that measures to boost tourism could boost the sector.
CRC Sports Wins Thailand’s Top Retail Sports Award
Published on 16/06/2025
» CRC Sports, the multi-sports retail network under Central Retail, has been named Sporting Goods Retailer of the Year – Thailand at the prestigious Retail Asia Awards 2025, in recognition of the remarkable achievements of its flagship brand, Supersports, throughout 2024. The award reflects strong sales growth and enhanced brand reputation.
CP AXTRA Wins Six Honours at Retail Asia Awards
Published on 11/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 June 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro – Lotus’s”, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Thailand’s wholesale and retail industry by winning six awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2025. These accolades highlight the company’s exceptional capabilities, creativity, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development – spanning technology, marketing strategies, customer experiences enhancement, and socially responsible business practices with a dedication to deliver value to customers and all stakeholders. The awards received by CP AXTRA are as follows:
Major Cineplex upbeat on expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/04/2025
» SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest operator of movie theatres, is optimistic about the cinema industry.
CP Foods pushes for IPO of Vietnam unit
Published on 13/03/2025
» Thailand’s largest meat producer, Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), is preparing to speed up the initial public offering (IPO) and listing of its biggest offshore unit in Vietnam to fund expansion.
Central Retail Corporation sees revenue growth of 6% in 2024
Published on 03/03/2025
» Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) has posted record revenue of more than 262 billion baht for 2024, a 6% year-on-year increase.
Big C prepares for more store openings in 2025
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/02/2025
» Big C plans to open new branches of hypermarkets and convenience stores despite the challenging economic landscape.
Asian equities revive after slow start to 2025
Business, Published on 04/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was steady near a two-year high as investors fret about United States interest rates staying higher for longer. Worries about tariffs and China's economy also kept a lid on gains.