Hana gets more productive
Hana Microelectronics, a leading regional manufacturer of electronic components, has spent US$35 million (Bt1.22 billion) to upgrade plant productivity in an effort to cope with the baht's appreciation, which has cut deeply into its dollar-denominated revenues.
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AP BUILDS UNITS ON SOI SOMKID
Studio apartments sell for Bt4.1 million
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WTO will rule in Thai shrimp row
Thailand has filed its first submission against the United States with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute-settlement body, accusing Washington of unfair trade practices by slapping an anti-dumping duty on Thai shrimp.
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Set up business in Cambodia
Businessmen should leverage the baht to set up operations in Cambodia, the Thai Foreign Trade Department said yesterday.
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Spa defies space
Designer Chatree Cholprasertsuk gives Sofitel Central Plaza's cramped facility a bright and roomy feeling through the careful use of natural textures, white colour and indirect light
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Cross-stitch company finds market among teenagers
There appears to be a growing trend for teenagers to pick up handicrafts as a worthwhile hobby, and Thailand's market leader in do-it-yourself handicrafts, Art and Technology, maker of PINN brand cross-stitch and needlecraft kits, has decided to cater for creative teenagers by providing special designs in what it sees as a new niche market.
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Quality key to survival
Handicraft firm has slashed jobs and production costs but is confident the original design of its 'saa' items will beat rivals
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Time and speed of the essence
Herbert Vongpusanachai, the new head of DHL's express service, finds high technology helps to maintain family life as he juggles work across four countries
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LATE NEWS
'Brand China' mark guarantees quality
China has created "Brand China" as a guarantee mark to upgrade its export goods to global markets.
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US Chamber: Thai policies may jeopardise
The US Chamber of Commerce recently released results from a new survey of 234 business executives from across five continents showing Thailand's new economic policies and poor intellectual-property safeguards could be jeopardising international investment.
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Puriku unveils fruity white tea
TC Pharmaceutical Industries, manufacturer of Puriku ready-to-drink white tea, yesterday launched its first sub-brand - Puriku Fruit White Tea - to appeal to younger customers.
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Tax breaks for plants that cut pollution
The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved tax in-centives to industrial plants which embark on environ-mental protection as a way of encouraging investment to reduce pollution.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Probe is ordered into AIS call trial
NTC to look at 'unfair' acts against CAT
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R&D centre and foreign partners for lighting firm
Lighting and Equipment (L&E), a locally listed manufacturer of lighting products, will set up its first research and development centre by the end of next month as part of its plan to differentiate its products and improve value.
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IN BRIEF
Agricultural Land Reform Office
Economic zones extended to 36 provinces
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Don't be pushy on biodiesel: Toyota
Toyota Motor Thailand has voiced concerns over the Energy Ministry's plan to launch a compulsory measure to promote biodiesel, saying that the state should wait until raw material supplies are stable and biodiesel standards have improved.
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AUTO INDUSTRY
Struggling firms pin hopes on capital show
After 20% sales plunge, carmakers look for exhibition boost
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Ascon looks at residential market
Ascon Construction is talking to the Nusasiri Group about entering into a joint venture as part of its strategy to expand into residential development.
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Economy expected to rebound after rate cut
The economic slowdown is expected to bottom out in the first quarter of this year as economic indicators indicate, according to the Finance Ministry's senior official.
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Political uncertainty halts BTS talks with partners
Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) has decided to postpone negotiations with its new strategic partners - which will hold about an 80-per-cent stake in the Skytrain firm - due mainly to political uncertainty.
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Muang Thai in SME bid
Muang Thai Insurance plans to target small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and expats, as slowing growth in car sales has made it difficult to increase its auto business.
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BANKING SECTOR
Scotiabank seals Thanachart deal 24.99% stake agreed for Bt7.1 billion
Scotiabank has reached an agreement to acquire a 24.99-per-cent stake in Thanachart Bank, Thailand's eighth-largest bank in terms of assets, with an option to buy additional shares for a 49-per-cent stake by the end of this year.
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STREET WISE
Kissing billions goodbye
Thais love gambling. Statistics from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce show that half of the population bought state lottery tickets over the past year.
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FISCAL POLICY
BOT set for green light on bonds
Move expected to help stabilise the baht
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