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Electrolux in $3.3bn deal to buy GE unit
Business, Published on 09/09/2014
» New York/Stockholm: Electrolux AB agreed yesterday to buy General Electric Co's century-old appliances unit for $3.3 billion in cash, bridging the gap with industry leader Whirlpool Corp of the US.
Companies urged not to delay conservation projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2015
» Businesses should focus more on energy-saving projects rather than delay investment during the economic slowdown, say experts.
BSM builds pensioner village
Business, Published on 14/03/2016
» MAI-listed building products manufacturer BuilderSmart Plc (BSM) is more upbeat about its business prospects since diversifying into property development.
Halloween all the rage in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2016
» Enthusiasm among young Japanese for Halloween continues to grow year by year, not only as a day to enjoy "cosplay" but as a time to spend on goodies like nobody's business.
Thai investor capitalises on solar incentives in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2016
» A Thai solar energy developer is taking full advantage of incentives in Japan to expand its business in the country, saying its Japanese operations promise to be much more profitable than those at home.
Sapporo licenses Thai firm to produce ethanol
Kyodo News, Published on 10/01/2017
» Japanese brewer Sapporo Holdings Ltd has licensed Thai fuel retailer PTG Energy Plc to manufacture cassava-based bioethanol.
Wice making push for 30% revenue growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2018
» SET-listed Wice Logistics Plc expects 30% revenue growth to 1.8 billion baht in 2018, thanks to global economic sentiment delivering positive momentum to Thailand's exports.
Mastercard notes slight increase in local consumer sentiment
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Local consumers were optimistic about the Thai economy in the second half of 2017, with a slight increase in the Mastercard Index of Consumer Confidence from the previous six months.
Nod for second phase of welfare scheme funding
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved 35.67 billion baht for the second phase of the welfare and subsidy scheme for the poor, aiming to help about 1 million people cross the poverty line this year.
SEZ lease bids aim to reap over B6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2018
» The Treasury Department is expected to fetch at least 6 billion baht for the government's coffers from auctions of state land to be developed into special economic zones (SEZ) in Tak, Nakhon Phanom and Kanchanaburi provinces under 50-year lease contracts.