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Baht touches 10-week high
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/12/2012
» Thailand's baht touched a 10-week high as optimism the United States is moving closer to resolving a budget deadlock bolstered demand for emerging-market assets.
Apple, Google 'to bid for Kodak patents'
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/12/2012
» Apple Inc and Google Inc have joined forces to offer more than US$500 million to buy Eastman Kodak Co's patents out of bankruptcy, said two people with knowledge of the situation.
10-yr bonds head for best week
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/12/2012
» Thailand's 10-year government bonds headed for the best week since October on speculation the region's improving economic outlook and yield advantage over developed countries will attract investors. The baht gained.
Apple drops on Nokia China deal, Google tablets
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2012
» Apple Inc (AAPL) shares declined the most in almost four years on Wednesday on concern that the company will lose ground in smartphones to Nokia Oyj (NOK1V) in China while giving up market share to Google Inc (GOOG) in tablets.
Thai tycoons top dealmakers
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2012
» Charoen Pokhpand Group Co's US$9.4 billion purchase of a stake in China's Ping An Insurance Co puts Thai companies and their billionaire owners among the ranks of Asia's biggest overseas acquirers.
Baht steady, bonds advance
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/11/2012
» Thailand's 10-year government bonds advanced, pushing the yield to the lowest level in almost three weeks, after foreign funds boosted holdings of the country's debt before the central bank reviews interest rates on Wednesday afternoon.
Thailand to pass India as top rice shipper
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/11/2012
» Thailand is set to overtake India as the world's largest rice exporter as the country accelerates sales from state stockpiles, adding to record global supplies, according to the International Rice Research Institute.
Baht touches two-week high
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/11/2012
» The baht has risen again, touching the strongest level in almost two weeks, as a government report on Monday showed exports climbed last month by the most in more than a year. Government bonds were little changed.
Govt to step up rubber scheme
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2012
» Thailand, the world's biggest rubber producer, will expand a state-buying programme by more than doubling purchases from farmers to support prices, according to Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Yuttapong Charasathien.
Condoms, gloves provide lifeline for Malaysian rubber
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2012
» From trading rubber, the Gohs' business evolved into exporting contraceptives. Their move up the value chain mirrors Malaysia's as it seeks to shift from an agricultural base into more lucrative industries, ranging from latex medical gloves to petrochemicals, as part of a strategic move to escape what economists call the middle-income trap.