IN BRIEF
Siam Mitsui expands Thai operation with a Bt9.7-billion PTA factory
Siam Mitsui PTA Co Ltd, one of the world's major producers of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), has expanded its Thai operations by opening a Bt9.7-billion third plant in the Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate in Map Ta Phut to cater to the growing demand for PTA in the textile industry.
Siam Mitsui PTA is a 50-50 joint venture between Cementhai Chemicals and Mitsui Chemical of Japan. - The Nation.
VN body wants sugar imports halted The Vietnam Sugar and Sugar-cane Association has petitioned the government to suspend sugar imports until the end of the year. The association said the request was made as the domestic market had adequate supplies. An earlier request was turned down, because of sporadic supplies resulting in volatile pricing. The Trade Ministry had initially predicted the 2005-06 growing season would end with a shortfall of 300,000-350,000 tonnes, and therefore 150,000 tonnes of sugar were allowed to be imported. The ministry's Trade Information Centre says 98,000 tonnes of sugar have been imported so far this year, mostly from Thailand, Malaysia and Poland. - Viet Nam News/Asia News Network.
Boat House 'among quirkiest hotels' Imperial Boat House on Koh Samui was recently voted by TripAdvisor as one of the top-10 quirkiest hotels in the world. TripAdvisor receives more than 5 million unbiased reviews and opinions from travellers, covering more than 220,000 hotels and attractions. - The Nation.
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