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Full-year inflation view cut despite prices edging up
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/10/2017
» Although consumer prices were up for a third straight month in September, the Commerce Ministry has lowered its 2017 inflation forecast while counting on the stronger baht and the government's welfare schemes to help cap rising prices.
Superblock enters Vietnam
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 24/08/2017
» Superblock Plc has sealed a deal with a Vietnamese partner to develop 700 megawatts of wind farm projects in the southern region of Vietnam in hope of capitalising on rising demand in tandem with a vibrant economy.
IFEC to sell some of its assets, look for partners
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 08/02/2017
» SET-listed Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC), a renewable power company, is in talks to sell some of its assets and stakes in a biomass power plant and wind farm to raise cash to pay defaulted debts, says chairman Wichai Thavornwattanayong.
Kingsgate considers takeover offer
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 04/10/2016
» Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd is considering an unsolicited takeover offer from Singapore-based Northern Gulf Petroleum International Ltd, and will issue an initial statement by the middle of this month, according to Kingsgate chairman Ross Smyth-Kirk.
Banpu uses IPO to fund growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2016
» Banpu Power Plc expects its 648.5 million initial public offering (IPO) shares to start trading on Oct 28, with the proceeds used to raise power-generating capacity to 4,300 megawatts by 2020.
Power to the people
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/10/2016
» Around 10 years ago, a young man set off to study electrical power engineering at university after finishing secondary school. His ambition at that time was energised by a dream of becoming the head of the country's power generating authority. But while life has taken him down a different path, it is one that is equally as bright.
Stringrays make waves
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 22/08/2016
» From splendid Siamese fighting fish to eye-catching koi carp, keeping ornamental fish has long been a staple of many Thai households. But for lovers of all things under the sea, one new arrival is really making a splash in the home aquarium business: freshwater stingrays from the Amazon River.
IVL profit up 252% after capacity rise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 24/02/2016
» SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a major international maker of intermediate petrochemicals, has posted a net profit of 6.89 billion baht for 2015.
Tyre joint venture finds tread
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/08/2015
» A major Thai-Chinese joint venture is expected to start work soon on car tyre production, targeting 10 million units a year for exports mainly to the US and EU.
Bangchak set to buy power plant from PTT
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 19/03/2015
» SET-listed Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP) says it is on track to buy a cogeneration power plant from PTT Plc, the state oil and gas conglomerate.