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Building Silkspan's 'operating system'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:05

Confidence and focus drive this unique company

Hi! Managers: An agenda for the future

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:13:07

In previous Hi! Managers columns, I shared some important characteristics of �companies of tomorrow� - or what IBM calls �enterprises of the future�. These characteristics came from the consensus of 1,100 chief executives from around the world in IBM's Global CEO Study 2008.

Executive unseen : The travelling broadcaster

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:12:17

In a world of increasing global awareness and the international exchange of products, people and ideologies, the role of the educational and journalistic media has never been more important. Although the electronic media are becoming more and more popular, television still plays a significant role in helping to educate viewers and to create a broader understanding of the differences and similarities in humankind.

Mitr Phol receives carbon lable for new product

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:59:00

Mitr Phol Group has received the carbon label for Mitr Phol Gold natural mineral sugar products. Mitr Phol Gold is the first, and only, sugar brand that is registered and certified by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation and the Thailand Environment Institute.

Major sells stake in California WOW

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:48:50

Major Cineplex Group has unloaded its 17.79-per-cent equity in California WOW Experience for Bt39.62 million, given a balance of 19 per cent.

Lanna Resources to up coal production

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:59:10

Coal distributor Lanna Resources has set a five-year, US$7.5-million (Bt249 million) plan to increase annual production from its existing mines to 6 million tonnes.

SECC charting new business plan

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:00

In a statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, SEC Auto Sales and Services (SECC) said it was now formulating a new business plan.

Export slide eases

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:12:41

Thailand's October export value dropped only 3 per cent on year, confirming the authorities' belief that the annualised value would show the lower-than-expected contraction.

PTT exports lubricants to China

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:10:16

PTT Plc has penetrated China's lubricant market, expecting to sell 2 million litres of the product in the market in the first year.

1-millionth D-Max pickup To push global sales

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:59:20

Tri Petch Isuzu Sales expects its local success with the D-Max - 1 million units sold in Thailand in seven years - to drive the vehicle's sales worldwide.

UTCC predicts 3.2% economic

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:49:30

The Economic and Business Forecasting Centre of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) yester� day said the most likely of its three scenarios for the Kingdom's economy next year indicated growth of 3.2 per cent.

Loan-shark debt relief kicks off

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:59:03

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva today kicked off debt refinancing for those who owe to loan sharks, by mobilising six state-owned banks to provide credit.

Streetwise: Why are most taxpayers never gain relief?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:17:22

The government's �debt relief� scheme launched yesterday did not just bring joy to lenders in the unorganised market, it also brought smiles to their debtors' faces.

Guru Speak: A welcome new investment option

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:03:50

Thai investors and foreign issuers have yet another investment opportunity, now that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allow firms listed overseas to list on the SET, too. This strategy enhances the SET's competitiveness in the region, so that it can be the market of choice for both issuers and investors.

Samart edges up despite analysts' concerns

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:04:00

Samart Corp's share price edged up slightly yesterday, despite brokerage houses' �underweight� recommendation on concerns that political complications involving its subsidiary Cambodia Air Traffic Services might affect the parent company's financial performance.

Big C to resume store openings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:59:30

After freezing new-store openings this year amid the economic and political instability, Big C Supercentre will resume next year in a bid to cash in on the economic recovery.

BoI opens new service centre on Monday

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:10

The Board of Investment (BoI) will inaugurate Thailand's first-ever One Start One Stop Investment Centre (OSOS) on Monday.

SEC names new Capital Market Committee members

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:01:08

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday announced the four new members of the Capital Market Supervisory Board: Sorasith Sunthornkate, ML Phakakaew Boonliang, Kampanart Lohacharoenvanich and Dayana Bunnag.

TNT extends network

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:20

TNT, a providers of integrated express services, increased its presence in Malaysia with the opening of a new facility yesterday: the TNT Penang International Gateway.

TOT on social networking

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:30

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is concentrating on communicating with foreign travellers on online social media after its success on Facebook (AmazingThailand) and Twitter (ThailandFanClub) together saw more than 6,700 people in three months.