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Chaos as Serbia opposition set off flares in parliament to back protests
AFP, Published on 05/03/2025
» BELGRADE - Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and set off suspected tear gas grenades in parliament on Tuesday in support of ongoing anti-corruption protests, with multiple lawmakers injured during the melee.
Credit guarantee law in the works
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to submit a draft law to establish the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA) for cabinet consideration this month, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Paopoom touts cheap stocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says smart investors will notice now is a good time to build up their portfolios, given stock market sentiment.
Krungsri: Auto sales to rebound in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2025
» Home and car sales are projected to grow at a low rate this year, bouncing back from deep contractions in 2024, as the economy expands slower than regional peers, according to Krungsri Research.
Transition-finance for a green economy
Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 05/03/2025
» For those who advocate for more timely and meaningful climate finance commensurate with the increasingly cataclysmic impact of climate change, the year 2025 seems to begin on a rocky start. Early last month, 11 large US and Canadian banks exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), the UN-backed coalition of banks that claim their dedication to advancing global net zero goals through financing activities.
Central Pattana shatters records as revenue surges
Business, Published on 05/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand's top real estate leader and the developer of Central shopping centres, reported an 11% increase in revenue to 51.8 billion baht in 2024, with net profit of 16.7 billion.
K-pop double-header in Bangkok this month
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2025
» On March 15, K-pop enthusiasts in Thailand will have a tough time deciding which show to attend -- "2025 Jisoo Asia Tour: Lights, Love, Action! In Bangkok" or "2025 Yugyeom Tour [Trusty] Encore In Bangkok".
PM keen to rev up budget disbursements
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wants to accelerate the disbursement of investment budgets, particularly for three ministries with high investment budgets, to lift the economy this year.
Siam Kubota foresees 8% revenue growth this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2025
» Farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation expects its revenue to increase by 8% year-on-year to 67 billion baht in 2025 despite stronger market competition.
IRPC realistic on glum prospects for petrochemical sector
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2025
» Another challenging year awaits the petrochemical industry as it continues to deal with a supply glut, while a hotter trade war between the US and China could impact the sector, says IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.