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THAI tests regime's business acumen
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2014
» Thailand's new military rulers have singled out the country's troubled flagship airline as the first state enterprise to undergo reform, an exercise that will test their unproven business acumen and ability to separate politics from business.
Krungthai, BAY post healthy profits
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2014
» Krungthai Bank, Thailand's second-largest lender, reported a 15.7% rise in second-quarter net profit, falling short of forecasts despite increasing its loans business and non-interest income.
BoI approves B51.5bn in projects
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2014
» The Board of Investment (BoI) approved applications on Friday for 15 industrial projects worth 51.53 billion baht as the authorities accelerated the approval process after delays caused by months of political turmoil.
B150bn for megaprojects in fiscal 2015
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2014
» The Public Debt Management Office has set an initial 150 billion baht for infrastructure investments for fiscal 2015 starting Oct 1, its director general said on Monday.
Thailand snubs forced-labour pact
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2014
» GENEVA - Perpetrators of forced labour, which affects an estimated 21 million people globally, will be punished in most countries under a UN treaty clinched on Wednesday, despite being snubbed by Thailand and nearly all Gulf countries.
B50bn borrowing plan accelerated
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2014
» The Finance Ministry said on Friday it would invite banks to offer terms for 50 billion baht in loans on June 3, earlier than planned, so it can pay rice farmers who have waited months for money owed under a state buying scheme.
Recession looms, forecast cut to 1.5%
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2014
» Thailand's economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as exports remained weak and domestic activity was battered by months of political unrest — which could put the country into recession.
Singapore investor buys Valencia
Reuters, Published on 17/05/2014
» BARCELONA - Singapore businessman Peter Lim is the new owner of debt-ridden Valencia after buying 70.4% of the shares owned by the club's foundation, the La Liga side said on Saturday.
Factory output falls for 12th month
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2014
» Factory output fell more than expected in March, showing how intractable political turmoil in Bangkok has hurt a key pillar of the economy and will cut growth prospects this year.
Soccer-Moyes pays price for self-inflicted blunders
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2014
» MANCHESTER - David Moyes could probably quote a list of excuses explaining why he failed at Manchester United but ultimately it was a series of self-inflicted blunders that led to his dismissal after less than 10 months in charge of the outgoing English champions.