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Life insurers see premiums growing 4-6%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/02/2018
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts 4-6% growth in life insurance premiums this year, driven by 5-30% lower costs for premiums after the recent implementation of a new mortality table.
An irresponsible central bank
Business, Jurgen Stark, Published on 21/02/2018
» The Dow Jones industrial average's recent "flash crash", in which it plunged by nearly 1,600 points, revealed just how addicted to expansionary monetary policy financial markets and economic actors have become. Prolonged low interest rates and quantitative easing have created incentives for investors to take inadequately priced risks. The longer those policies are maintained, the bigger the threat to global financial stability.
Gems export outlook upbeat
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2018
» Thailand's gems and jewellery exports are expected to recover to 2-3% growth this year on the strength of the global economic recovery and the unique design of Thai products.
DRT seeks to build on sales momentum amid recovery
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/02/2018
» Roof tile maker Diamond Building Products Plc (DRT) aims for sales growth of 5% this year after seeing signs of a market recovery and stronger consumer confidence since the fourth quarter of last year.
Pace shares dip again after surge
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn & Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/02/2018
» The share price of financially beleaguered Pace Development Plc (PACE) fell Thursday following a substantial rise on Wednesday after the company embarked on a capital increase through a rights offering of new shares.
Ministry downplays need for southern power plants
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2018
» The government says construction of new large-scale power plants in southern Thailand is unlikely over the next five years, arguing that existing power plants are capable of meeting demand.
SRT lays down Japanese model for tourism trains
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/02/2018
» In a move to raise income and promote tourism, particularly in second-tier provinces and for community tourism, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is applying the model of Japan's JR Kyushu Railway's Seven Stars luxury services.
EPG puts B1.1bn for M&As, AI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/02/2018
» Eastern Polymer Group Plc (EPG), a SET-listed company and Thailand's leading plastic moulder, has allotted 1.1 billion baht to spend on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and improvement of artificial intelligence (AI) at its manufacturing facilities from 2018-20.
Ambitious PF eyes 25 new ventures this year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/02/2018
» SET-listed developer Property Perfect Plc and its SET-listed subsidiary Grande Asset Hotels & Property Plc plan to launch 25 new projects worth 35.8 billion baht, both on their own and through joint ventures with foreign partners.
Taokaenoi to compete with Donki store
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/02/2018
» SET-listed Taokaenoi Food & Marketing Plc (TKN), the maker of Tao Kae Noi seaweed snacks, plans to develop a new souvenir store similar to Don Quijote's Donki discount stores to cash in on tourism growth.