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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.
Takashimaya store to open in November
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2018
» Japanese department store operator Takashimaya Co will open its first outlet in Thailand in November as part of its long-term growth strategy to expand business in Asia.
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 developers rushing into Thai property market
Published on 07/05/2018
» Japanese real estate firms are penetrating the Thai property market in succession by joining forces with local partners to cash in on growing demand for residences.
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.
Remington to exit bankruptcy
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.
HSBC seeks to appease investors
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» HSBC Holdings Plc's new chief executive sought to mollify investors with a share buyback of up to $2 billion, as the bank reported yesterday an unexpected 4% drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in spending.
Tomato belt continues to thrive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2018
» Tao Ngoi district in Sakon Nakhon has been famous for decades as the tomato production hub of the Northeast.
Fighting corruption at its core
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» In recent years, governments worldwide have been trying to improve legislation and enforcement against corruption, while businesses in many countries have taken unprecedented actions to strengthen compliance policies and proactively work together, with the public sector, in clamping down on bribes or activities that could lead to bribery. Despite these efforts, bribery and compliance issues remain major challenges that corporations and the public continue to face in doing business globally.
Sepo plans roadshows to promote TFF IPO
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2018
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to hold roadshows to rally support for an initial public offering (IPO) of the Thailand Future Fund (TFF) after the infrastructure fund secures approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).