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US counters China with Blue Dot Network
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/02/2020
» With China's massive One Belt One Road international development project and upcoming pan-Asian trade deal, the country has been flexing its muscles throughout the region, pulling Thailand closer to Beijing than Washington.
Becoming a high-performance team
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/02/2020
» Rapid changes in the competitive landscape and consumer behaviour, along with new business opportunities, compel organisations these days to change continuously to become more effective and customer-driven.
KTB prepares to buffer clientele against economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/02/2020
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) could be required to set aside higher loan-loss provisions to deal with a potential bad-loan uptick this year as the deteriorating debt-servicing ability of clients is further hit by the sagging economy.
PTTEP allots $300m for 2020 exploration activities
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/02/2020
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has budgeted US$300 million in 2020 to explore 18 offshore gas blocks in Malaysia and Myanmar to maintain petroleum reserves.
Jewellery fair to be held despite viral outbreak
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2020
» Despite the deadly virus outbreak, Thailand plans to hold the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair later this month as scheduled.
Traders point to speculative opportunity for gold buyers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/02/2020
» As local gold prices trend upward amid growing appetite for risk hedging, investors could either opt to buy for long-term holding or invest based on short-term speculation, traders say.
Officials mull visa-free entry for China market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/02/2020
» Tourism officials are again proposing visa-free entry for Chinese citizens as part of a tourism revival scheme, following an estimation by the central bank that the economy may grow by less than 2% this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Somkid seeks remedies for ailing sector
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/02/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has ordered the Finance Ministry to come up with remedy measures for the virus-ravaged tourism sector.
Somkid: Call on CPTPP due in 3 months
Business, Chatrudee Theparat and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2020
» The cabinet is expected to make a decision by April or May on whether Thailand will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations excluding the US.
KS: DTAC teeters on 5G bid sidelines
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/02/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) is at risk of losing a large chunk of high-end postpaid subscribers after the 5G spectrum licence auction on Sunday as the operator plans to bid for the 26-gigahertz range only, says Pisut Ngamvijitvong, a senior analyst with Kasikorn Securities (KS).