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SET, other Southeast Asia stocks muted
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets, including Thai shares, were subdued on Wednesday, in line with regional Asian shares, while Vietnam extended gains for a third session to hit a new 10-year closing high.
Mini Hatch and Convertible updated for 2018
Richard Leu, Published on 10/01/2018
» Apart from just-announced seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a mid-life revision is being applied to some models.
AP says Japanese partner remains bullish
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» SET-listed developer AP Thailand Plc and its Japanese partner, Mitsubishi Estate Group, are committed to jointly investing in four new condominium projects worth 23 billion baht this year, mainly to tap the middle- to high-end segment.
Nod for second phase of welfare scheme funding
Business, Chatrudee Theparat & Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved 35.67 billion baht for the second phase of the welfare and subsidy scheme for the poor, aiming to help about 1 million people cross the poverty line this year.
KBank's new notes get mixed ratings
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Fitch Ratings has assigned an expected "BBB+(EXP)" rating with a stable outlook for Kasikornbank's (KBank) US dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, while a Baa1 rating for these notes was assigned by Moody's Investors Service.
Wice making push for 30% revenue growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2018
» SET-listed Wice Logistics Plc expects 30% revenue growth to 1.8 billion baht in 2018, thanks to global economic sentiment delivering positive momentum to Thailand's exports.
Private sector warming to wage hike
Business, Phusadee Arunmas & Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/01/2018
» Businesses have agreed on a planned minimum wage hike, details of which are to be settled by mid-month, but they argue that the increase should not be imposed at the same rate nationwide.
Thailand IPO and M&A activity to peak in 2019
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Thailand's dealmaking cycle is predicted to peak in 2019, with the value of both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPO) forecast to climb over the next two years, before easing back in 2020, according to the third edition of the Global Transactions Forecast, issued by Baker McKenzie and Oxford Economics.
Real estate tracks resurgent economy
Business, Surachet Kongcheep, Published on 10/01/2018
» The overall Bangkok property market in 2017 was very interesting, especially in terms of new condominiums launched, with the total of 56,000 units the highest in several years. As well, joint ventures between Thai and foreign developers, particularly Japanese, are shaking up the market, as is the growing number of large mixed-use projects being announced.