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Asian investment agreement still suspends

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:25:19

The Board of Invesment Office emphasises that the Asian Comprehensive Investment Agreement has not taken effective waiting for its 10 members' ratification.

Clean technology projects were approved

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:33:14

The National Economic and Social Development Board has approved in principle the Kingdom's investment plan to encourage the use of low-carbon technology.

CAT may appoint consultant for conversion plan

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:35:24

CAT Telecom should engage a consulting firm to prepare for the conversion of its mobile concessions, according to the Information and Communications Technology Ministry's master plan, CAT executive chairman Krisda Kaveeyarn said last week.

Pollution tax to be enacted soon

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:38:27

The Finance Ministry will anytime now submit the draft royal decree on pollution taxes to the Cabinet, in the government's further efforts to tackle irresponsible industrial development.

Jubilee offers interim dividend

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:42:03

Jubilee Enterprise Plc is paying out an interim dividend of Bt0.29 per share for the third quarter performance which showed the 72 per cent annualised increase in net profit to Bt21.62 million.

SET expects foreign listing rules completed in 2010

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:04:27

The Stock Exchange of Thailand next year expects to finalise the primary listing rules for accommodating fund-raising by foreign companies, pending approval from the Bank of Thailand.

Benz Amorn expects brighter sale results

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:03:15

Benz Amorn Ratchada, one of Thailand's largest dealers of used Mercedes-Benz vehicles, is bucking the trend by raising its full-year sales target.

THAI may fall short of revenue and profit targets

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:30:58

Thai Airways International could miss its revenue target of Bt150 billion this year due to the fluctuation in oil prices and a low passenger yield, its president Piyasvasti Amranand said yesterday.

Modellite to expand in region

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:15:54

Modellite (Thailand), the exclu�sive distributor of JC health and beauty products from New Zealand, plans to enter Indochina and Malaysia.

Mobile market up 5%

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:21:03

Thailand's mobile-phone market began to show signs of recovery in the second quarter with 5-per-cent quarter-on-quarter growth in shipment volume, according to IDC Asia/Pacific.

Bt3 bn budget for Phuket

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:16:17

The government has allocated a budget of Bt3 billion under the Thai Khemkhaeng stimulus package for construction of the national exhibition and convention project in Phuket, Deputy Prime Minister Korbsak Sabhavasu said yesterday.

TNT focuses on clients in Ayutthaya

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 1:50:56

TNT Express Worldwide, the Netherlands-based provider of integrated express services, is to hold discussions with customers in Ayutthaya province to seek fresh ideas on ways to improve TNT's services in response to the economic situation.

68 listed firms in 'Opportunity Day'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:24:56

Sixty-eight listed companies are joining the �Opportunity Day� presentation of their third-quarter results, organised by the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Banks to expand "home-for-cash" lending

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:24:20

Banks expect to expand their extension of secured loans for home-owners who need cash for personal purposes.

Online gold trading in the pipeline

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:55:38

In a bid to boost gold shops, the Commerce Ministry is exploring the idea of online gold trading.

Prosecutors to consult Ottawa on plan to lodge another 19 cases against Saxena

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:54:25

Public prosecutors plan to consult the Canadian government over their plan to lodge 19 additional criminal cases against Rakesh Saxena.

Kitchenware-maker sees Afta export boost

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:53:14

Satien Stainless Steel, manufacturer of Zebra stainless-steel kitchenware, says it will take advantage of the Asean Free Trade Agreement to increase its export value next year.

Spas must be certified for tax break

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:51:53

The Public Health Ministry yesterday told spa operators nationwide that their premises, services and safety had to be of a sufficient standard if they wanted to enjoy the 10-per-cent excise waiver introduced last month.

Diplomatic conflicts hit tourism

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:50:03

Some Thai and Cambodian travellers have cancelled their trips due to the escalation of the crisis between the countries.

Things may turn nasty if Cambodian conflict drags on

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:49:20

The government is being urged to support Thai businesses that have a presence in Cambodia even though the latest tensions between the two countries have not yet affected them.