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Big C confirms Tesco interest
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2020
» The top boss of Big C Supercenter has acknowledged that the company is keen to acquire Tesco's Asia business and has submitted its intent to bid.
Trade talks, accounting changes bear watching
Business, Published on 16/11/2019
» In the past week, the SET index rose above 1,610 points and tested the 1,640 resistance based on two main factors: progress in US-China trade talks and potential tariff termination in phases, and the addition of OSP, GPSC, BGRIM, SAWAD and other Thai small-cap stocks to the influential MSCI indices.
Time to transform your IT department
Business, Published on 24/10/2019
» Technology is no longer an aspiration for many enterprises; it's a fundamental foundation of a modern business. This essential transformation is something the Boston Consulting Group explored in its 2017 publication "Designing the Tech Function of the Future". As the scope of digital opportunity evolves, companies need to seriously consider the substantial and far-reaching implications.
Mineral Fuels chief shuffled amid dispute
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2019
» The director-general of the Mineral Fuels Department, Premrutai Vinaiphat, has been reassigned as inspector-general of the Energy Ministry amid an unresolved dispute over gas platform decommissioning expense in the Erawan and Bongkot offshore fields.
Playing it cool
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» When it comes to sports, skiing and skating are the last activities anyone associates with Southeast Asia. Outside of a few indoor skating rinks in big cities, the only ice you'll find is in drinks. And as for snow, it's non-existent except at the highest reaches of remote and forbidding Hkakabo Razi in northern Myanmar.
Top tech firms tout AI
Business, Published on 31/05/2019
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is already integrated into the private and public sectors across Asia, and companies are optimistic about its potential to improve not only efficiency but also personal welfare, according to officials at top technology firms.
Five commonly misunderstood market concepts, explained
Business, Published on 23/03/2019
» I am no political guru and am making no predictions about tomorrow's election outcome, so writing an article based on election results would be like gambling. Therefore, I have decided to try something that has a longer shelf life. It is based on my experience from various investment seminars over the past couple of years, which has shown me that there are at least five concepts about the market that are commonly misunderstood.
Investors move to sidelines ahead of general election
Business, Published on 16/03/2019
» The SET Index moved sideways amid softer turnover this week as many investors started to move to the sidelines ahead of the March 24 general election. We expect Thai shares to continue in a sideways/sideways-down pattern for another week before staging a post-election rally.
PTTEP evolves with the times
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Phongsthorn Thavisin was appointed chief executive of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the SET-listed oil and gas drilling firm, in early October.
Ministry touts gastronomy to boost provincial tourism
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/10/2018
» Experienced travellers know that if they want a local experience, they must try local dishes because food can bring insight to a community's identity.