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Deputy premier hopeful for 2023
Business, Published on 28/10/2022
» Thailand's economy should not succumb to the global economic slowdown projected for next year, but rather continue its recovery propelled by new infrastructure development and increasing digital know-how among people, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Ministry unveils discount packaged rice measure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Thai Rice Mills Association, Thai Rice Packers Association and petrol stations to sell 1.5 million kilogrammes of packaged rice at a discount of up to 48% or 5-100 baht to help mitigate the cost of living.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Refilling stomachs, not cars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2021
» The next job on the checklist for PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), which operates the Cafe Amazon franchise, may stun its rivals embarking on non-oil ventures.
PTT preparing to debut in EV assembly
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/05/2021
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is preparing to make its debut in the electric vehicle (EV) assembly industry in the third quarter after the launch of battery businesses last year.
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.
Exiting PTT boss brushes off worries
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/04/2018
» Tevin Vongvanich, president and chief executive of PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, says there is no call for worry as he hands over his corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission to a new top executive, Chansin Treenuchagron, on Aug 31.
SET has best week of year as Pyongyang rattles investors
Business, Published on 04/09/2017
» Recap: Another missile launch by North Korea and Hurricane Harvey in the US shook global capital markets as investors reallocated assets, shifting to safe havens such as gold and bonds, as well as equities in Asian emerging markets including Thailand. Previously the worst performer among emerging market peers, the SET had its highest weekly percentage gain of the year.
Oil rout drags down asian stocks, But manila shines
Business, Published on 08/05/2017
» Recap: Asian stocks fell last week, dragged down by tumbling oil prices on fresh global supply glut concerns. However, the Philippines outperformed the region as stocks rose to a nine-month high. Thai trading was rangebound amid a dearth of market-moving news.
Setback for trump hurts us equities but set rises
Business, Published on 27/03/2017
» Recap: Asian stocks drifted last week and Wall Street fell as investors awaited a crucial vote on the US healthcare bill. Its failure on Friday raised questions about President Donald Trump's ability to push through the rest of his agenda including tax cuts. Lower oil prices prompted by persistent worries about the global glut also dampened sentiment. Buying ahead of the dividend season bolstered the Thai stock market but global uncertainties capped gains.