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Governments in accord on Dawei firms
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/03/2013
» Italian-Thai Development (ITD) will hold at least 25% in each of the eight Myanmar joint ventures to develop infrastructure at the massive Dawei Special Economic Zone and deep-sea port.
PTT doubles LNG imports for April to reduce outage threat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/03/2013
» The energy giant PTT Plc has doubled liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports next month to avert possible power outages during the scheduled supply disruption of natural gas from Myanmar.
Jetro: Boom in Myanmar aids Asean
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2013
» Asean as a whole will benefit from foreign direct investment (FDI) as Myanmar starts to see improved cash flow in key sectors, says the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro).
Global Steel Dust fed up with BoI
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/08/2012
» The Switzerland-based Global Steel Dust (GSD) is considering moving its steel-dust recycling project, the first of its kind to be built in Thailand, to another country after 15 months of delay without a clear explanation from concerned government agencies.
Thailand looks to regional FTAs to counter Europe
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/08/2012
» The Commerce Ministry is speeding up free trade talks with key trading partners as Thailand risks losing exports and direct investments from Europe as the euro-zone debt crisis drags on.
Samsung Engineering picks Thailand as Asean hub
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/07/2012
» Samsung Engineering Co has chosen Thailand as its Southeast Asian hub, paving the way for South Korea's leading engineering, procurement and construction company to enter Myanmar and Australia.
ADB: Don't rush Dawei
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/06/2012
» The capital-intensive Dawei project in Myanmar needs time to ensure adequate preparation, while investment and assurance from relevant governments are also critical, says the Asian Development Bank.
SCG results could slow on global troubles
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/06/2012
» A prolonged European debt crisis and a slower-than-expected US economic recovery could weigh on the results of the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in the second half of the year.
Australia, PTT eye Myanmar ties
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/06/2012
» Australia is targeting partnerships with foreign companies including Thailand's PTT Plc for joint exploration of energy opportunities in Myanmar.
Tuna exporters downbeat on growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2012
» Soaring prices of raw materials and declining global catches have put Thailand, the world's largest tuna exporter, under pressure to increase its exports this year after experiencing a decline in 2011, say industry representatives.