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Full-year inflation view cut despite prices edging up
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/10/2017
» Although consumer prices were up for a third straight month in September, the Commerce Ministry has lowered its 2017 inflation forecast while counting on the stronger baht and the government's welfare schemes to help cap rising prices.
Shell scopes out LNG trade
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/09/2017
» Thailand remains an important investment spot for Royal Dutch Shell Plc, which plans to seek more opportunities to expand its liquefied natural gas business here after the LNG trade was deregulated.
SCG raises stake in Vietnam project
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 04/03/2017
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCC) has revved up its much-delayed petrochemical complex in Vietnam by acquiring a larger stake in the project, making the industrial conglomerate the biggest shareholder, according to SCG’s statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
MPI rising to expectations with steel and electronics
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 01/03/2017
» The manufacturing production index (MPI) continued to rise in January on greater demand for electronics, steel and pharmaceuticals, according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
IFEC to sell some of its assets, look for partners
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 08/02/2017
» SET-listed Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC), a renewable power company, is in talks to sell some of its assets and stakes in a biomass power plant and wind farm to raise cash to pay defaulted debts, says chairman Wichai Thavornwattanayong.
Akara still seeking talks with Prayut
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 27/01/2017
» Akara Resources Plc has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to seek ways to resume the company's Chatree gold-mining operations in Phichit province.
Asia Green plans for surge in coal imports
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/12/2016
» SET-listed coal trader Asia Green Energy (AGE) expects a 30-35% rise in coal sales next year due to strong demand in Asia.
Ratch delays plans for fourth unit at Hongsa plant
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 21/11/2016
» The plan to build the fourth unit of the Hongsa power plant of SET-listed Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH), Thailand's largest private power producer, is being delayed pending the Laotian government's decision on the country's power development policy.
Power to the people
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/10/2016
» Around 10 years ago, a young man set off to study electrical power engineering at university after finishing secondary school. His ambition at that time was energised by a dream of becoming the head of the country's power generating authority. But while life has taken him down a different path, it is one that is equally as bright.
Cooling systems a hot ticket
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/07/2016
» With sales of air conditioners expected to show minimal growth this year, sales of affordable cooling systems are tipped to grow sharply among middle- and lower-income people, according to analysts.