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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.
Apec leaders discuss free trade, protectionism
Published on 18/11/2018
» PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.
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.
Japanese firms in Thailand eye wage hikes
Kyodo News, Published on 21/08/2018
» Japanese firms operating in Thailand intend to carry out wage hikes this year, thanks to a brighter economic outlook in the kingdom.
AIA's new business value jumps 26% in first quarter
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» AIA Group Ltd, the second-largest Asia-Pacific insurer by market value, said its value of new business rose 26% in the first quarter, as growth in China offset slowing Hong Kong sales.
Flipkart board said to choose Walmart
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» The board of Flipkart Online Services Pvt has approved an agreement to sell about 75% of the company to a Walmart Inc-led group for approximately $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, an enormous bet by the American retailer on international expansion.
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.
New Lexus ES joins executive car battle
Business, Richard Leu, Published on 05/05/2018
» Hey, the ES looks sharper now!
Ford reveals new Focus for 2018
Business, Richard Leu, Published on 28/04/2018
» That's quite a racy-looking hatch!