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BoT warns over ebbing demand in South
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2016
» With an unfavourable economy and the property market slowing, developers in southern Thailand must work harder to understand demand, develop better quality products and manage risks prudently, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Foreign fruit sellers face tighter control
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2016
» The government is set to regulate foreign fruit importers and distributors after it was discovered that they are selling their goods in Thailand's fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale markets.
Private sector supports scheme, worries for SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2016
» Local business leaders support the government's new mandatory provident fund scheme. However, they say its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) needs to be taken into consideration.
Bank of japan inaction keeps lid on asian stocks
Business, Published on 02/05/2016
» Recap: The surprising decision by the Bank of Japan to hold its fire on fresh stimulus rattled stock markets globally last week. The concerns also pushed the Thai bourse below 1,400 points on Thursday before a buying spree in big caps led to a small rally on Friday.
Modernform tweaks focus
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2016
» SET-listed furniture manufacturer Modernform Group Plc (MODERN) is seeking to tap into the lower-end segment and increase its focus on healthcare furniture as purchase orders turn tepid, particularly from government agencies.
Move next door for simple parts, Thai firms urged
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 02/05/2016
» Thai industrialists are urged to exploit opportunities arising from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) by shifting the production of simple parts to neighbouring countries where labour costs are low.
Centel to pay highest dividend ever
Business, Published on 02/05/2016
» SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL) has announced a dividend of 50 satang per share for 2015, the highest in the company's history.
Neighbourhood watch
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2016
» Thailand and its neighbours should form a new joint commission with government and business participation to tap growing investment and trade opportunities in the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) region, says Sanan Angubolkul, president of the Thailand-Vietnam Business Council.
New spin on wealth
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2016
» SINGAPORE - The homegrown multi-family office firm Golden Equator Capital has set its sights on services that cater to what it sees as its Asian clients' desire to pass on wealth to the next generation in a "very different" way.
Big-screen shift
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2016
» JAIPUR, INDIA - Indian cinema is witnessing a major sea change. While dubbed Hollywood movies in the multilingual Indian market are becoming bigger box-office successes, Hollywood producers are also finding that Indian themes appeal to a wide audience and they are shooting more films in the country.