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Minister's policies criticised
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/03/2012
» Former finance minister M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula has criticised the current finance minister's economic policies, saying the central bank should not cut interest rates.
Taking stock of attitudes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2012
» 'It's very important for investors to study and examine a company's management profile before they invest in that firm. If you find any fraud committed by the management or some signs of possible fraud, you shouldn't put your money in," says Mongkon Leelatum, president of the Thai Investors Association (TIA).
Berli Jucker expects 20% growth from packaging
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2012
» Berli Jucker (BJC), the SET-listed manufacturing and trading firm, expects 20% revenue growth this year despite rising operating costs.Suthipa Watcharothayangkul, the head of portfolio management, said revenue would be driven by the high-potential packaging business.
TTA warns of continued rough waters, flat growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2012
» Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA), the dry-bulk shipper, will possibly record marginally lower revenue than in 2011 as hard times in shipping persist, said M.L. Chandchutha Chandratat, president and chief executive of TTA.
Panjawattana escapes debt bottleneck, rides sales of B1bn to planned MAI listing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/02/2012
» Resurrected from near bankruptcy following the 1997 financial crisis, small plastic bottle maker Panjawattana Plastic (PJW) has overcome hardship and is now looking forward to the next big step.
SET keeps on bull ride to gain 1.4%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2012
» Thai equities rode the Asian bull market yesterday as Greek leaders worked on a rescue plan with creditors.
UAC thirsty for partner in Isan water management deal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2012
» The MAI-listed Universal Adsorbents & Chemicals (UAC) is looking to invest in a joint-venture water management concern with the aim of supplying water to the Northeast.
EU Iran decision likely to rock markets next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/01/2012
» Next Monday's EU foreign ministers' meeting on the conflict between Iran and Western countries will see crude prices rise or fall depending on the resolution, but energy stocks and commodities are certain to experience high volatility come what may, says SCB Securities.
Thai shares join sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thai stocks fell by 0.75% yesterday as most Asian markets closed lower on fresh worries about the European debt crisis after last week's credit downgrades of France and eight other countries.
Tonic for turbulent times
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2012
» Two weeks ago, analysts were saying the SET index in the first quarter would ride a downward trend. A few days ago, their analysis changed tack. This recent volatility _ with the index shooting up and down 2-3% of capitalisation in a day _ is unusual.