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Central Retail to book B6bn profit from Rinascente sale
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) says it expects to realise a post-tax profit of about 6 billion baht on the sale of Rinascente, its luxury department store business in Italy, in a deal valued at about 14.7 billion baht.
Norway Showcases Food Supplement Innovation at Vitafoods Asia
Published on 19/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 19, 2025 — The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce successfully spotlighted Norway’s world-leading food supplement industry during Vitafoods Asia 2025 through a high-profile networking reception and ambassador-led engagements. Under the theme “Bridging Norwegian and Thai Food Supplement Communities,” the programme provided a powerful platform for Norwegian biotechnology innovators and Thailand’s expanding food supplements sector to connect, collaborate, and establish partnerships in one of Asia’s fastest-growing health markets.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
SCBAM unveils region's first royalties investment fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) has launched SCBROYALTY, Asia-Pacific's first royalties investment fund, offering stable returns amid ongoing volatility in global capital markets.
Lawless state capitalism no answer to China's rise
Oped, Published on 19/09/2025
» It is tempting to frame the Sino-American economic rivalry as a clash between engineering doers and lawyerly naysayers, as the Chinese-Canadian analyst Dan Wang does in his new book Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. But this is a false dichotomy, because law is a crucial feature of US capitalism.
Central Retail shares slump on planned sale of Italy business
Published on 18/09/2025
» Shares of Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) headed for their biggest decline in almost five years on Thursday after the Thai retailer announced a plan to sell its high-end Rinascente department store business in Italy, a move that investors expect will hurt the bottom line.
Investors nudged to diversify portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2025
» As Thai equities have staged a rebound, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors diversify their portfolios in the second half of 2025 with a focus on tech stocks, bonds and gold.
Online complaints surge by 20% as threats spread
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has reported a sharp rise in online complaints during the first eight months of 2025, with more than 27,000 cases filed, an increase of 20.1% year-on-year.
Plot twist in Asia's energy story
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» Asia's energy story is one of persistent energy poverty, while communities grapple with the health, climate, and economic impacts of fossil fuels. The rise of renewables may prove to be a transformative plot twist in the making. Asia's shift to renewable energy is already underway, and progressing faster than many realise. From rooftop solar panels in suburban Pakistan, to vast offshore wind farms along China's coast, to utility-scale projects electrifying farms in Bangladesh, renewable energy is showing potential to redefine energy security across Asia.
Data firm Real Smart to list amid AI boom
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/09/2025
» Data technology firm Real Smart Plc plans to list on LiVE Exchange (LiVEx) on Sept 25, part of its strategy to become a regional leader within five years.