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Heineken plans S$7.7b APB bid
Published on 20/07/2012
» Heineken NV (HEIA), the world's third- biggest brewer, offered S$5.1 billion (US$4.1 billion) to buy the rest of Asia Pacific Breweries it does not own from Fraser & Neave Ltd to extend control of the Tiger beer brand amid a push into emerging markets.
ThaiBev seeks loans to buy FNN stake
Published on 23/07/2012
» Thai Beverage Pcl (THBEV), Thailand’s biggest beer maker, is in talks with three banks to help provide financing for its purchase of a US$2.2 billion stake in Fraser and Neave Ltd (FNN), said two people with knowledge of the matter.
Market awaits next move in bid for F&N
AFP, Published on 02/01/2013
» Singapore _ The deadline for a Thai billionaire to make an improved bid for Singapore conglomerate Fraser and Neave (F&N) was due to expire Wednesday, with an Indonesian rival waiting in the wings.
Growing global growth worries put stocks in red
Business, Published on 13/10/2014
» Recap: The International Monetary Fund's reduction of its forecast for world economic growth jolted global stock markets early last week and also sent oil prices plunging. A dovish tone in US Federal Reserve minutes helped ease worries briefly before markets sank again on Friday. Thai shares were hit by foreign investor selling and profit-taking by local investors.
Top business newsmakers of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2014
» It must be said that Thailand itself became quite a newsmaker along its up-and-down ride throughout the Year of the Horse.
Buying spree
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2015
» Amid a stagnant economy, the past 12 months saw Thai companies go on a buying spree of local and Western business rivals, aiming to be at the forefront when the global economy picks up and the Asean Economic Community arrives at the end of 2015.
Empires make way for new generation
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» It's an old Chinese saying: the first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, but the third wrecks it. In many cases, this old saying has proved to be true.
Set pushes above 1,500 as oil rally buoys equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets climbed as signs of strength in the United States bolstered demand for riskier investments. Higher oil prices also helped propel bourses. Risk-on sentiment and speculation about better third-quarter earnings buoyed the Thai stock market.
Anxiety over Syria, North Korea keeps lid on stocks
Business, Published on 18/04/2017
» Recap: Asian stock indices were mixed last week as rising geopolitical risks from the US missile strike on Syria and soaring tensions on the Korean peninsula kept investors on edge. The same concerns lifted gold to five-month highs, while oil advanced amid confidence that Saudi Arabia will support an extension to Opec-led output cuts just as US stockpiles show signs of shrinking. The Thai stock market edged up, driven by buying in heavyweight energy stocks.
SME success stories
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 27/11/2017
» Southeast Asian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have successfully tapped into the global value chain say the keys to success include maintaining product standards and quality, educating customers and offering full-service solutions.