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Cash crops a short-term fix, but long-term plan essential
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2016
» For the past 30 years, Prasert Thongsiri's daily routine has consisted of walking to his five-rai rubber tree plantation in Songkhla around 1 am and spending the next five hours there tapping latex. He inherited the plantation from his father, who was also a rubber tapper, and has enjoyed a substantial income from it, helping to fund the education of his two children.
Gulf Binance aims for crypto supremacy
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» In a landscape where digital assets are gaining traction, Gulf Binance has emerged as a new player among the 17 licensed exchange and broker operators in Thailand.
Indorama allots $1.89bn capex for 3 years
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/04/2024
» Indorama Ventures (IVL), one of the world's largest petrochemical producers, plans to invest US$1.89 billion (68 billion baht) over three years, noting a gradual recovery of the global petrochemical industry and asset optimisation should enable the company to return to its previous earnings peak by 2026.
Bitkub seeks local partner for overseas expansion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/11/2022
» Bangkok-based Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co has been in talks with prospective local partners in Southeast Asia regarding plans to expand beyond Thailand next year, says founder and group chief executive Jirayut Srupsrisopa.
Gold stays buoyant as Asian bourses rally
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2023
» Gold prices bounced back and managed to stay buoyant on Monday as Asian stocks advanced while investors awaited key US inflation data due later this week that could influence the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy stance.
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.
Shaping the wealth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2019
» � These are exciting times for Asia's wealth market. The global economic centre of gravity has shifted to the region, which has now become the wealth creation centre of the world. A report issued in June by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projected that wealth in Asia excluding Japan would expand by 9.4% from 2018 to 2023.
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.
Chevron Thailand slims down as low oil prices bite
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2016
» Low oil prices have begun to take their toll on petroleum exploration and production (E&P) companies in Asia, with US-based Chevron Corp preparing to cut jobs at its Thai operations as part of the company's global headcount reduction of 4,000 this year.
The main event
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2016
» When Tim Cobbold first arrived at the London headquarters of UBM Plc two years ago, he was stepping into a business that was very different from those he'd been involved in previously. Ever since then, the 53-year-old CEO has been redefining the direction of the media company to focus completely on the event business.