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Thailand's IPO market poised to set the pace in second half
Business, Published on 26/04/2019
» Thailand is expected to see the most funds raised from initial public offerings in Southeast Asia this year, with more than US$5 billion in IPOs projected in the second half, sources say, as a tourism boost to the economy trumps jitters stoked by inconclusive elections.
Takashimaya store to open in November
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2018
» Japanese department store operator Takashimaya Co will open its first outlet in Thailand in November as part of its long-term growth strategy to expand business in Asia.
Thai Oil worries over financial strain
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2018
» Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest capacity oil refinery, is concerned about its long-term financial burden because it has to inject cash into a subsidiary firm -- Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC) -- and speed up development of the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) in the near future.
Amazon.com plays catch-up in Brazil as local rivals thrive
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Claudia Maria de Oliveira is leery of online shopping. But while browsing social media recently, the 49-year-old Brazilian spotted a bargain-priced sandwich press from local retailer Magazine Luiza SA.
HSBC seeks to appease investors
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» HSBC Holdings Plc's new chief executive sought to mollify investors with a share buyback of up to $2 billion, as the bank reported yesterday an unexpected 4% drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in spending.
Sepo plans roadshows to promote TFF IPO
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2018
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to hold roadshows to rally support for an initial public offering (IPO) of the Thailand Future Fund (TFF) after the infrastructure fund secures approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
First Thai ICO en route
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/01/2018
» Jaymart subsidiary J Ventures will become the country's first SET-listed company to sell its own digital currency once it releases "JFin" through an initial coin offering (ICO) in March.
Philip Morris bets on a smoke-free future
Business, Published on 16/01/2018
» Philip Morris International is switching its strategy to emphasise its heat-not-burn tobacco products, which, according to studies submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration, contain less harmful agents than traditional cigarettes.
Raising funds from the rising sun
Published on 10/01/2018
» Last year saw a wave of foreign investment in the Thai property market in the form of project-by-project development joint ventures.
Real estate tracks resurgent economy
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» The overall Bangkok property market in 2017 was very interesting, especially in terms of new condominiums launched, with the total of 56,000 units the highest in several years. As well, joint ventures between Thai and foreign developers, particularly Japanese, are shaking up the market, as is the growing number of large mixed-use projects being announced.