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Government calls for energy savings
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2012
» The government is initiating an energy-saving and efficiency campaign in the face of rising oil prices.
Anti-flood measures still lacking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2012
» Flood-protection measures for housing projects in the western part of Greater Bangkok lack clarity, especially in Bangkok Yai and Bang Bua Thong, both of which suffered severe flooding last year, says the Housing Finance Association.
Oil reserve gets a boost
Business, Published on 09/03/2012
» The latest round of oil price hikes resulting from Middle East tensions is being closely watched by the Thai authorities, who say the situation could affect the country's economic growth if it lasts longer than three months.
New method to calculate gold NAV
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/03/2012
» Securities regulators and asset management companies have agreed on a new calculation method for the net asset value of gold funds based on foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to protect investors from speculation and unusual market volatility.
Bee plans rebound after inquest fizzles
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/02/2012
» Bee Taechaubol, the former Country Group Securities chief executive, is planning several project investments worth more than 10 billion baht in two or three listed companies.
EU airline carbon tax 'could trigger trade war'
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 22/02/2012
» The head of the world's airline body is warning the escalating row over the EU's tax on aviation carbon emissions could lead to a trade war.
'Transition boat' sets sail
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 20/02/2012
» All roads seem to be leading to Myanmar these days as a semi-civilian government pursues political and economic reforms at a pace that has surprised the world. But many Thai investors remain cautious about whether the reforms will last.
PTT sets spending, aims for Fortune Global 100
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2012
» PTT Plc, the national oil conglomerate, plans to invest up to 720 billion baht over the next five years in an effort to become a Fortune Global 100 company by 2020.
Industry confidence up in January
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2012
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) for January was up from 93.7 reported in December 2011 to stand at 99.6, Federation of Thai Industries chairman Payungsak Chartsuthipol said Wednesday.
Thailand lags in Asean investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand urgently needs to upgrade its investment attractiveness, as the decline in foreign direct investment here contrasts sharply with a rise in neighbouring countries.