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Japanese skittish on EEC outlays
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2017
» Despite strong incentives from the Thai government to attract investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Japanese investors are still concerned about the impact of possible political risks on their investment in the megaproject, says Hiroki Mitsumata, president of Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) Bangkok.
Singapore company eyes EEC megaproject
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/03/2017
» SC Capital Partners (SCCP), a Singapore-based real estate and private equity investment firm, has teamed up with a Sri Racha-based developer to launch a high-end condo in Sri Racha worth 3.2 billion baht to tap growing demand from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Suzuki optimistic about sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/02/2017
» Suzuki Motor Thailand is upbeat about sales prospects this year, pointing to the country's overall automotive recovery and growing eco-car segment.
The road not taken
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/02/2017
» Long before "connectivity" emerged as the all-purpose buzzword to describe the goal of regional integration, an ambitious plan was hatched for a land route from the Andaman to the South China Sea via Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. As good roads took shape, industries and economic development would follow. At least, that was the idea.
Dollar revival takes shine off asia stocks
Business, Published on 14/02/2017
» Recap: Asian markets fell early last week amid worries about Donald Trump's protectionist stance, uncertainty about France's political outlook, another crisis brewing in Greece and falling oil prices. However, sentiment picked up following Wall Street's climb to record highs after President Trump said he planned to overhaul business taxes. The Thai stock market see-sawed, with profit-taking keeping the SET Index in check while buying ahead of corporate earnings and dividend season limited the downside.
KTAM plans AUM growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/02/2017
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) aims for 20% growth in assets under management (AUM) this year and plans to launch at least 10 new mutual funds to broaden investment choices and provide better asset allocation.
Understanding mortgage growth in Thailand: a regional perspective
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 03/02/2017
» The mortgage market in Thailand was nothing short of spectacular from 2010 to 2014, with annual growth exceeding 12% for five consecutive years, reflecting rising demand in urbanised areas and government incentives for first-home buyers.
Rocky path to recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2016
» Amid the murky global economic backdrop and the country's underperforming economy, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is pressing on with its three-pronged stimulus strategy aimed at not only shoring up domestic demand and economic growth, but also delivering sustainable growth in the long run.
Sany delays Thai facility
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 26/12/2016
» Sany Heavy Industry, the Chinese maker of engineering and construction machinery, has put off plans to construct a manufacturing facility in Thailand, citing stiff competition among others.
Explore "Inner core of Bangkok"
Published on 30/08/2016
» Bangkok, a capital city of Thailand, is renowned as a strategic location in ASEAN, as it is a hub of transportation, a hub of business and industry, a hub of art & culture, and a hub of tourism. Over the past decade, Bangkok has rapidly grown following the launch of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, ranked as the world's 7 largest airport covering area of 2980 hectares (7,400 acres), Bangkok's main mass transit lines (BTS skytrain and MRT subway) running through the heart of Bangkok, where you see the most developed areas in terms of business, tourism, and education.