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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.
Consumer sentiment continues rise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2017
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the second straight month in September, backed by strong exports and improved growth forecasts, but concerns about uncontrollable risks still weighed, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Rebound in rubber prices seen likely from 2017
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 09/01/2017
» Traders and industry officials are optimistic that rubber prices will start rising from this year as the global economy recovers and demand is set to exceed supply.
SCG, partner team up for new venture
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/08/2016
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG) has formed a joint venture with Yamato Asia Ltd to invest in a logistics business focusing on small parcel delivery to capitalise on the growing trends of e-commerce and m-commerce.
Cooling systems a hot ticket
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/07/2016
» With sales of air conditioners expected to show minimal growth this year, sales of affordable cooling systems are tipped to grow sharply among middle- and lower-income people, according to analysts.