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Japanese firms stay bullish on Thailand
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 19/10/2017
» Japanese companies remain upbeat about investment in Thailand, according to a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
Consumer sentiment continues rise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2017
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the second straight month in September, backed by strong exports and improved growth forecasts, but concerns about uncontrollable risks still weighed, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Lifestyle trade show combines big 3 into 1
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 20/09/2017
» Thailand will hold the Style trade show next month to exhibit lifestyle items, expecting sales at the event to help the country's 2017 exports reach their target of 7% growth to US$230.5 billion (7.66 trillion baht), says the Commerce Ministry's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
IHI turns focus to LNG with construction of terminal
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/09/2017
» IHI Asia Pacific Thailand Co Ltd wants to maintain its strong presence in Thailand by diversifying into other energy-related businesses after demand for gas turbines, one of its products, subsides as government support dwindles.
Superblock enters Vietnam
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 24/08/2017
» Superblock Plc has sealed a deal with a Vietnamese partner to develop 700 megawatts of wind farm projects in the southern region of Vietnam in hope of capitalising on rising demand in tandem with a vibrant economy.
As Asia focuses on renewables, Russia likes oil
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/07/2017
» With the rise of renewable power, many nations are considering power-generating systems that will minimise the impact on the environment. Some countries, however, still believe in fossil fuels, vowing to dig up more oil through land and sea exploration.
Hunt on for low-cost ethanol
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/06/2017
» Thai Roong Ruang Sugar Group is seeking technology to produce ethanol from an alternative raw material, bagasse, in order to make use of waste from the sugar industry and increase Thailand's ethanol production at a lower cost.
Qatar crisis deemed unlikely to hurt Thai oil and gas trade
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/06/2017
» The Arab world's severance of diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday is unlikely to have any major impact on the Thai economy, particularly on oil and gas business, as experts and industry officials say the incident is seen as a short-term disruption.