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SET unveils roadmap to help companies achieve ESG goals
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/11/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has prepared three mechanisms to help listed firms achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Firms vow ESG principles are here to stay
Business, Published on 19/11/2022
» Leading businesses are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices, in line with government efforts to protect the environment and build a sustainable society.
What will COVID-19’s legacy be? The post-COVID world
Published on 22/04/2022
» New Normal, New Opportunities
Transforming Banpu
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/08/2017
» By diversifying investments in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) and expanding its renewable energy portfolio, Bangkok-based Banpu Plc aims to completely transform itself from a coal company to an integrated energy provider.
Banpu expects Q2 sales to show 10% growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/08/2017
» SET-listed Banpu Plc, Thailand's largest coal miner, expects to post a 10% increase in sales volume in the second quarter against the previous three months, as it continues to cash in on the rising price of the commodity.
Trump comments, 'hard Brexit' talk depress stocks
Business, Published on 23/01/2017
» Recap: Donald Trump's comment that the US dollar was too strong and blunting the country's competitiveness rattled global stock markets last week, as did fears over the impact of a "hard Brexit" as outlined by British PM Theresa May. As well, confusion about Mr Trump's political and economic agenda made investors step back from risky assets ahead of his inauguration on Friday. The Thai stock market tracked the global trend, but the magnitude of its fall was limited.
Outflow fear hits asia shares
Business, Published on 21/11/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets were roiled by concerns that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to spur the US economy by revving up domestic investment and cutting taxes will fuel inflation, lifting interest rates and causing capital to flow out of emerging markets and back to the US. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's suggestion of an imminent interest rate increase also dampened sentiment as the dollar approached a 15-year high.
SET drifts as global stocks rise on Greek relief
Business, Published on 02/03/2015
» Recap: Greece's bailout extension propelled global stock markets, with some hitting multi-year records. However, investors in the Thai stock market shrugged off the positive news and jumped on the sell-off bandwagon on disappointing earnings.
Slowdown Worries mounting
Business, Published on 20/10/2014
» Recap: Global bourses have been in bear mode as concerns mount about global economic growth. Investors are advised to keep a close watch on the US Federal Reserve, which will meet on Oct 28-29, for signals about monetary policy direction, as well as global economic conditions.
Banpu wins appeal over Siva payout
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 10/09/2014
» The dispute between Banpu, one of Asia's largest coal producers, and Siva Nganthavee over the coal-fired power plant Hongsa project in Laos is far from reaching a conclusion after the Appeals Court overturned the Civil Court's ruling ordering Banpu to pay compensation to the plaintiff.