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Full-Scale innovation
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/12/2013
» Most research carried out by food companies involves developing recipes with all sorts of unusual tastes. But Chicken of the Sea, the third-biggest seafood brand in the US, has devised a new concept under the leadership of a director of innovation.
Factory permits close to 2012 level, says ministry
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 27/12/2013
» The Industry Ministry has approved 5,222 factory permits worth a combined 475 billion baht this year as of Wednesday, increasing the number of factories nationwide to 140,158.
Glow fired up by expansion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/12/2013
» The SET-listed Glow Energy Plc expects normalised net profit to surge 60% to 8 billion baht in 2013 on the back of greater expansion of its power facilities.
Over my dead body
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/01/2014
» With 54 years' experience in the death-care industry, Thailand's largest funeral and cremation service provider is planning something new _ going public.
Finding a formula for a fuel-efficient future
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 01/01/2014
» Most of the 11 prototype vehicles lined up at Shell's Bangkok office have a similar structure. Designed to maximise fuel efficiency, they are shaped like a teardrop to conform to the principles of aerodynamics and air resistance.
Amata looks east to expand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/01/2014
» The SET-listed Amata Corporation Plc, an industrial estate operator, will focus more on its business in Vietnam this year because Thailand's political strife has dampened land sales.
Taiwan firm pours B1.1bn into Thailand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/01/2014
» Taiwan's Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group is investing 1.1 billion baht to set up a subsidiary in Thailand as part of its long-term goal to shift all its production to the country.
Shutdown may hamper but not paralyse goods transport
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/01/2014
» Logistics service providers remain optimistic the transport of goods will not be completely paralysed by the planned Bangkok shutdown by anti-government protesters from next Monday, citing experience with previous turmoil.
Nesac urges eight key measures for government
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/01/2014
» Business leaders yesterday proposed eight major tasks the new government needs to achieve on top of reconciliation.
Mermaid looks for treasure with B14.4bn outlay
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2014
» Mermaid Maritime Plc, a provider of subsea and drilling services for the offshore oil and gas industry, signed an agreement yesterday to purchase three vessels worth US$436 million (14.4 billion baht).