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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.
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2019
» Thailand will delay its application to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement until after next Sunday's election, a Commerce Ministry official said Monday.
Kyodo News, Published on 11/03/2019
» Japanese motorcycle maker Honda Motor Co has projected a decline in the Thai market this year due mainly to lower agricultural product prices.
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Remington Outdoor Company, one of the oldest and largest gun makers in the United States, said that a bankruptcy judge had approved its reorganisation plan, which will transfer ownership of the company to creditors including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) plans to expand its frozen food business in Asia by synergising its flagship food firm Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) and CPF's wholly owned subsidiary, Bellisio Foods Inc.
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2018
» AP Honda, a local distributor of Japanese motorcycles, expects sales volume of 1.48 million units in 2018, up 3.9% from the previous year, thanks to overall economic sentiment that is set to beef up consumer purchasing power.
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2018
» SET-listed developer Supalai Plc is bullish on sentiment this year, scheduled to launch 35 projects worth a combined 40 billion baht.
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» The overall Bangkok property market in 2017 was very interesting, especially in terms of new condominiums launched, with the total of 56,000 units the highest in several years. As well, joint ventures between Thai and foreign developers, particularly Japanese, are shaking up the market, as is the growing number of large mixed-use projects being announced.
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Businesses have agreed on a planned minimum wage hike, details of which are to be settled by mid-month, but they argue that the increase should not be imposed at the same rate nationwide.