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The struggle in harnessing power prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2023
» Following protests from the business community, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reduced its planned hike to the power tariff for companies to 13%, down from 20.5%, but entrepreneurs say they cannot maintain product prices at these rates.
Woodside powers up
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/12/2016
» Myanmar is the centre of attention for Woodside Energy following the Australian company's discovery of gas off the coast of Rakhine state last year. It is now preparing to invest around 25-30% of its exploration budget in Southeast Asia to help realise the potential of the region.
Stocks climb as prospects for fed rate hike recede
Business, Published on 06/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets rose last week as investors now believe the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until July at the earliest, given concerns about the market impact of the June 23 UK referendum on EU membership. Poor US job figures for May also weakened the case for a rate hike. A recovery in oil prices also lifted sentiment. Thai shares advanced on buying of energy and bank blue chips.
Exploring the options
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/03/2015
» As Thailand takes a three-month respite from the noisy debate over oil and gas exploration, all sides involved hope that the time will be used to come up with a system that promotes energy security and is fair to the public and business alike.
Smooth sailing for Mermaid in offshore oil business
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 07/11/2014
» Mermaid Maritime Plc, a provider of subsea and drilling services for the offshore oil and gas industry, is a subsidiary of Thailand-based shipping group Thoresen Thai Agencies Plc (TTA). Mermaid has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2007. Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, executive vice-chairman and chief executive, discusses his company's strategy and outlook.