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Be careful out there
Business, Sriwipa Siripunyawit, Published on 28/04/2014
» Without a doubt, electronic commerce continues to thrive dramatically, with new online shops sprouting each month. Such drastic expansion is in line with the proliferation of smartphones, tablets and other smart devices and the continued growth of 3G mobile broadband services that make the internet accessible almost everywhere.
Securities brokers' profits plunge 31%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2014
» Securities brokers are expected to post a 31% decline in net profit this year due mainly to the sharp fall in stock trading value, a sign that indicates the golden years of the industry are likely over, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
SCB eyeing CLMV economies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2014
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country's third-largest bank by assets, is planning an aggressive expansion of its international banking business in the coming years, with a focus on Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to capitalise on higher opportunities following the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Chinese woe threatening Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2014
» Thailand's exports are expected to grow by only 3-4% this year, much lower than the 5% targeted by the Commerce Ministry, as China's slowing economy poses higher risks to shipments.
Department trains sights on dodgers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2014
» The Revenue Department is targeting tax dodgers with operations in Yaowarat, Sampeng, Worachak, Wat Tuek and Pratunam — the main trading areas of Chinese-Thai merchants — as part of efforts to boost the government's coffers after revenue collection fell short of target.
Stalemate 'delaying plans'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2014
» Without a fully functioning government or parliament, Thailand's plans to facilitate and boost trade and investment with neighbouring countries and Asean will hit a snag.
Seminar: Going green more crucial
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 28/04/2014
» Regional cooperation is required to ensure the paper and packaging industry is environmentally friendly and sustainable in order to cope with the growing challenges that environmentally conscious consumers tend to chose greener products, say executives.
India's Sak Group makes foray into food business
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/04/2014
» Sak Group, the Indian company that owns Bangkok's Majestic Grande Hotel, is diversifying into the food business by bringing The Great Kabab Factory, a fine Indian dining restaurant, to Bangkok this week.
Capital increase on the cards for CTH
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 28/04/2014
» The pay TV operator CTH plans to increase its registered capital to 3 billion baht after suffering a huge 3.5-billion-baht loss in its first year of English Premier League (EPL) rights management.
Kacha Bros adds French pastries
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/04/2014
» Kacha Brothers Co, the food company owned by Safari World animal theme park, has added French-style pastries to its menu in a bid to strengthen its food venture before expanding abroad under the imminent Asean Economic Community.