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BASF annual profits tumble as car woes, trade wars bite
AFP, Published on 26/02/2019
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - German chemicals giant BASF reported Tuesday its annual profits slumped in 2018, with knock-on effects from major customer sectors and geopolitical headwinds including trade conflicts taking the business off the boil.
Trump says he sees 'signing summit' with China on trade
AFP, Published on 26/02/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to hold a "signing summit" with China's President Xi Jinping to seal a trade deal, since as discussions are in the "advanced stages."
Energy minister pledges Round 21 licences by mid-year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2019
» Round 21 of new licence issuance for offshore exploration and production (E&P) of petroleum resources is expected to open in June.
Regional bourses gain as trade war thaws
Business, Darana Chudasri and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2019
» Most stock exchanges across Asia rallied yesterday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index gaining 0.76%, buoyed by the US's announcement to delay punitive tariffs on Chinese exports.
NVD launching 11 projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/02/2019
» SET-listed developer Nirvana Daii (NVD) plans to launch 11 new projects worth a combined 17.54 billion baht in 2019 and aims for growth to double for presale units.
KTB considers upping MRR for profit margin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2019
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) is looking to raise its minimum retail rate (MRR) to be on par with industry peers if necessary to maintain profitability this year, while permanent secretary for finance Prasong Poontaneat believes the central bank will pause policy rate hikes this year.
Thaicom to court CAT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2019
» Thaicom Plc, the country's sole satellite service provider, plans to partner with state enterprise CAT Telecom to promote the industry and reduce the public perception Thaicom still has political links to its founder Thaksin Shinawatra.
Banpu unperturbed by Dalian port coal import prohibition
Business, Published on 26/02/2019
» SET-listed Banpu Plc, Thailand's largest coal miner, has not been affected by northeast China's Dalian port banning Australian coal imports starting this month.
CKP targets 5,000MW by 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2019
» SET-listed CK Power Plc (CKP) is committed to operating 5,000 megawatts by 2025, up from 2,167MW in 2018, as it seeks business opportunities both domestically and overseas.