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Seeing stars in 2024
Business, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many economists project Thailand to be on a recovery course thanks to resilient domestic demand and an uptick in tourist arrivals.
QSR of Asia keen on 2nd KFC business
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/07/2022
» The QSR of Asia under Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev), one of the operators of KFC in Thailand, is keen to participate in a race to acquire another KFC franchise if Restaurants Development Co, one of the other KFC franchisees in Thailand, agrees to sell its KFC franchise business as reported.
Big changes in store after landmark deal
Business, Published on 16/03/2020
» From every-corner convenience stores and agricultural seeds to invisible wireless networks and a planned high-speed train, the business empire of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group seems to extend beyond the sky's limit, with no holds barred for its amplifying size.
Dark day clouds growth outlook
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» Feb 8, 2020 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in Thailand's history. What initially appeared to be a tranquil weekend holiday turned to terrible tragedy as many lives were lost when a distressed soldier went on a shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Big C confirms Tesco interest
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2020
» The top boss of Big C Supercenter has acknowledged that the company is keen to acquire Tesco's Asia business and has submitted its intent to bid.
Tesco purchase tempts CP
Business, Published on 13/01/2020
» Charoen Pokphand has acknowledged considering the possibility of acquiring a controlling stake in Tesco Plc's Asia business, an operation the group sold almost two decades ago.
Who's left holding the bag?
Business, Published on 18/06/2018
» From a mouth-watering serving of som tam to a simple can of Coke, plastic bags have earned a reputation as the primary container for food and other goods among Thais. Either consciously or unconsciously, plastic has become a decades-long addiction with complete disregard to the environment, as these bags are ubiquitous nationwide.
Central sells Big C stake to TCC Group
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2016
» Central to get 50 billion baht from sale of 25% stake to buy Big C Vietnam & expand into Vietnamese retail.
Central sells Big C stake
Published on 11/05/2016
» Central Group has accepted a tender offer from arch rival TCC Group for its 25% stake in Big C Supercenter Plc, operator of the hypermarket chain, according to a senior Central executive.
Central, Aeon keen on $2.6bn Big C stake
Business, Published on 16/01/2016
» Major retail operators are interested in buying a majority stake worth US$2.6 billion in SET-listed Big C Supercenter Plc, the Thai asset of French retailer Casino Group.