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Greek election hopeful for euro
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/06/2012
» The outcome of Greece's parliamentary election on Sunday after an inconclusive first round on May 6 gave a brief respite to investors, as the two parties now preparing to form a government ran on a platform of tackling the sovereign debt crisis from within the euro zone.
More gambling on Uefa raises concern
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2012
» Almost 65 billion baht will be spent during the 2012 Uefa European Football Championship, with almost two-thirds of the total or 41 billion baht used for gambling, according to a new report.
Digging Indonesia
Business, Published on 28/05/2012
» Indonesia's recent decision to impose a 20% duty on exports of 14 mineral ores, some with great economic significance, was nothing out of the order as many countries are moving toward exporting value-added products rather than the lower-margin raw materials, analysts say.
Standard Chartered hones online services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/05/2012
» Amid fierce competition, Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) is counting more on online banking than branch numbers to capture urban market share, says Pattarapong Raktabutr, the senior vice-president for distribution consumer banking.
Shrimpers shun pledging
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2012
» Seafood exporters have proposed a new option to stabilise shrimp prices that would prevent overreliance on government pledging schemes.
High prices stir green push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/05/2012
» The rising prices of oil, gas and electricity have prompted several businesses to apply for energy-saving initiatives.
Clean your plate, save the planet
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/04/2012
» While some people are conscious that cars and deforestation contribute to global warming, most remain oblivious to the fact that the everyday habits of wasting just a spoonful of food or leaving a bit of water carelessly at the bottom of a glass can make human beings bigger culprits in environmental crime.
Government urged to sell rice now
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2012
» The government should allow a free rice market or risk ending up with 10 million tonnes in its stock, say observers.
Songkran spending subdued
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/04/2012
» Inbound and outbound tourism during Songkran will be less active than last year because several Thais spent money to repair their houses after last year's floods.
Building wealth online
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/04/2012
» Like it or not, money is power. And if you're not the type who likes to exchange daily phone calls with a private wealth adviser, you can act the part by using technology to build your power.