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Red tape hurting ethanol exports
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/10/2012
» The Customs and Excise Departments should loosen strict rules hindering the export of ethanol if the country is to become an ethanol trading hub in Southeast Asia, the Energy Ministry says.
Sino-Thai fixes gaze abroad, sees new highs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 31/10/2012
» Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction Plc (STEC), the second-largest contractor by market value, aims to grow 15-20% a year the next three years as it has begun to look for overseas construction works.
PTT plans pilot eco-town project in Map Ta Phut
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 01/11/2012
» PTT Plc will develop 1,200 rai of its land bank in the Asia Industrial Estate located in Rayong province's Map Ta Phut area into an eco-industrial zone.
Doi Chaang plans roaster in Bucharest
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 02/11/2012
» Doi Chaang Coffee Company, the country's premium coffee producer and retailer, plans to invest 255 million baht next year to expand production in Eastern Europe and enhance local production to cater to increasing global demand for high-grade coffee.
PTG targets big revenue rise to B40bn
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 02/11/2012
» PTG Energy Plc, the country's fifth-largest petrol retailer, expects revenue to top 40 billion baht this year due to increased fuel sales and expanded petrol stations.
Swine industry opposes asbestos ban, citing costs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/10/2012
» A ban on asbestos by the government would cost the swine industry 125 billion baht if implemented, says the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand.
Japan interested in Dawei port
Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/10/2012
» Japan has reaffirmed its keen interest injoining Myanmar and Thailand in the investment and development of the Dawei deep sea port, Industry Minister Pongsvas Svasti said on Thursday.
Not so fast, solar power
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 05/10/2012
» Thailand has promoted solar energy too quickly, says the Thai unit of General Electric (GE), as the US-based energy provider urged greater focus on wind power.
SCG's Myanmar plant seeks clarity on law
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/10/2012
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's top industrial conglomerate, is waiting for Myanmar to pass its controversial foreign investment law before proceeding with plans to build a cement plant in the neighbouring country.
Maersk Line expects small gain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/10/2012
» The Thai unit of Denmark's Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, expects a better performance this year thanks to its cost-saving efforts and new services.