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In factory bid, Malaysia plies NatureWorks with incentives
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2013
» NatureWorks, the world's leading bioplastics company, has been hesitant to pick Thailand as the destination of its new plant after Malaysia came up with attractive incentives to lure the US firm.
Esco fund to allot B2.5bn to go green
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2013
» Authorities plan to add 2.5 billion baht to the fund that helps businesses improve energy use.
Science funding outlined
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2013
» Thailand is ready to apply science and technology to drive the country's economic competitiveness, state agencies say.
New technique prevents moth invasions of plantations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/01/2013
» For coffee growers, moth invasions are a nightmare, as the insects cannot be eliminated by either traditional herbal pesticides or chemical treatments.
Ministry resolute on LPG float in early 2013
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/01/2013
» Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal yesterday reiterated the government's intention to float energy prices this year, deeming a float of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a must.
Future is green, say academics
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/12/2012
» Waste management and green production processes will play a major role in doing business in the near future, say leading academics.
PTTGC to invest in US$5bn Java complex
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/12/2012
» The SET-listed PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia's national oil company, PT Pertamina (Persero), to invest jointly in a US$5-billion integrated oil refinery and chemical complex on Java.
Dentist's chair brought gain, Not pain
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/12/2012
» If Prapan Vilailert had not been engaged by chance to fix a chair at a dental clinic in Bangkok seven years ago, he would not have his current role.
IPP bidding to open soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/12/2012
» The third round of bidding for the independent power producer (IPP) scheme will be held this month for a combined capacity of 5,400 megawatts at an expected cost of 113 billion baht.
PTTGC in talks with Pertamina
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/11/2012
» The SET-listed PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical producer, is in talks with PT Pertamina (Persero) about jointly investing in a US$5-billion integrated oil refinery and chemical complex.