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PM calls for Asian unity at Tokyo forum
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged Asian nations to be resilient and to work together during a speech made on Friday in Tokyo, Japan.
Tourism revival spurs aviation tech
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/05/2024
» An influx of tourist arrivals and their use of airport tech applications has benefited aviation technology and airport services projects.
Group seeks gain from US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2024
» The US recently imposed very high tariffs on Chinese products, notably electric vehicles and semiconductors, which will cause China to concentrate on expanding its EV manufacturing within Asia, with Thailand poised to become a key export hub, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
A lever to capture corporate tax scofflaws
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Global tax reform efforts, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have been building momentum since 2021, reaching agreement on one of the two pillars of tax reform: the establishment of a global minimum tax.
Biofuels to help ramp up BBGI's income
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, expects a significant increase in revenue driven by key businesses such as biofuels that have a promising business outlook following Bangchak's takeover of Esso (Thailand) Plc.
TCL banks on premium market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2024
» TCL Electronics, a Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer, seeks to target the premium market as spending by middle to upper-income customers is unaffected by the economic slowdown, as it plans to build an air conditioner factory in Thailand.
China's durian prices drop as Vietnam fills Thai supply gap
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/05/2024
» BEIJING - Durian prices in China - the world's top market for the spiky, pungent fruit typically regarded as a luxury item - have fallen this month as Vietnam gains on Thailand in a heated export rivalry and consumers mind their budgets.
Banking sector NPLs edge up in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand reported higher non-performing loans (NPLs) for the banking industry in the first quarter this year, attributed to all types of loan products amid an uneven economic recovery.
Return of LTFs a boon for bourse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says reintroducing long-term equity funds (LTFs) will help lift the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) market capitalisation.
Sports equipment sales expected to surge
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/05/2024
» The sports equipment market is poised for substantial growth over the coming years, attributed to the growing trend among consumers of prioritising health and wellness since the outbreak of Covid-19.