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Mitsui optimistic about EEC but cautious on investment
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/03/2017
» Japan's Mitsui & Co, a global industrial conglomerate, sees Thailand's plan to promote the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as a key factor in supporting the company's growth in Thailand and throughout Asean.
Buriram Sugar eyes infrastructure fund
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 20/01/2017
» SET-listed miller Buriram Sugar Plc (BRR) has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an infrastructure fund to raise money for the expansion of its core sugar business as well as its renewable power business.
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.
Banpu uses IPO to fund growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2016
» Banpu Power Plc expects its 648.5 million initial public offering (IPO) shares to start trading on Oct 28, with the proceeds used to raise power-generating capacity to 4,300 megawatts by 2020.
SCG, partner team up for new venture
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/08/2016
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG) has formed a joint venture with Yamato Asia Ltd to invest in a logistics business focusing on small parcel delivery to capitalise on the growing trends of e-commerce and m-commerce.
FTI, investors fret over labour force
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/08/2016
» A shortage of skilled labour has emerged as another obstacle that could delay crucial new investment, a key engine driving the economic recovery, say the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and investors.
New Jetro president offers policy advice
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 25/08/2016
» Thailand is on course to escape the middle-income trap by changing from an export-reliant country to a self-reliant one whose economy is supported by domestic consumption, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
Most Japanese firms upbeat
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 28/07/2016
» Japanese businesses in Thailand saw signs of an improving economy in the first half of 2016 and expect further improvements in the second half, according to a new survey.
Second-hand success
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 30/05/2016
» Mothers-to-be, especially those expecting for the first time, are destined to worry about the safety of their babies, whether they're at home, in the car or outdoors.
Age-old remedy for modern-day malaise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 16/05/2016
» More than 80 years ago, an old practitioner of Chinese medicine got on a boat to flee an intense drought in China. The man, known as Master Tang, ended up in Thailand, where his knowledge has been passed down through the generations and provided the foundations for a multi-billion baht business.