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FTI urges slashing interest rate to 2%
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/04/2013
» The private sector will submit a letter today asking the Bank of Thailand to cut the interest rate from 2.75% to at least 2% to rein in the strong baht.
Factories told to cut landfill waste, reuse
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/04/2013
» Factories are being urged to find ways to reuse their industrial waste to reduce the amount sent to landfills.
Thai Polycons lays out listing plans for new biomass unit
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/04/2013
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT : Thai Polycons Plc (TPOLY), the listed construction contractor, will list its power subsidiary on the Stock Exchange of Thailand next year.
Soaring silk prices lead to surge in number of farmers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/05/2013
» A surge in silk yarn prices in the last two years has attracted more silk farmers, according to the Queen Sirikit Department of Sericulture (QSDS).
East-West Seed plants revenue goal
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/05/2013
» East-West Seed, the Netherlands-based tropical vegetable seed firm, expects its Thai revenue will increase by 25% a year from 2015, driven by increased exports and a focus on high-value seeds.
Industry pushes for protection
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/05/2013
» The private sector wants non-tariff barriers to protect the local software industry once the Asean single market is established.
DuPont targets Myanmar farmers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : DuPont, the Delaware-based chemical company, will start providing agricultural assistance to Myanmar in the fourth quarter after it opens its first office in the country.
Land appropriation seen as volatile issue
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : South and East Asian countries are being urged to draft new land acquisition laws to prevent exploitation by industries, the World Economic Forum was told on Friday.
Traders guffaw at projection
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/06/2013
» Sugar output next crushing season is unlikely to hit the target by the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) of 13 million tonnes, up 30% from this year, say sector executives.
Pandora expansion riding on BoI perks
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/06/2013
» Pandora, one of the world's largest retail jewellery firms, said it might not expand investment in Thailand if the Board of Investment (BoI) cuts incentives for the gems and jewellery industry under its new investment policy.