Printing-industry growth down to 10%

The revision is due mainly to the country's political turmoil. In the first quarter, the industry had an impressive outlook, but this deteriorated in the second. Rising oil prices have also led to higher operating costs, and many companies are delaying printing work or cancelling jobs.

Managing director Kanchit Phithakanothai said Ant was focusing on flexibility and providing integrated services. It has 15 sales offices in Bangkok.

The company generated revenue of Bt70 million in the first half, up 30 per cent year on year. It expects to achieve Bt130 million in revenue for the full year. - The Nation

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Drink coffee, win cars

Coffee Sale is spending Bt30 million on a marketing campaign for its Khao Chong brand of coffee. Lucky customers who collect pieces of Khao Chong products could win a Toyota Soluna Vios, a Toyota Hilux Vigo or gold. The campaign began last month and will run until December 7. - The Nation

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IATA slams EU move

The International Air Transport Association has slammed the European Parliament move to bring aviation into the European Emissions Trading Scheme. "It's absolutely the wrong answer to the very serious issue of environment," said director-general Giovanni Bisignani.

The decision will apply the conditions of the emission-trading scheme to all aircraft flying to or from Europe, and there is fear that Europe's unilateral and extraterritorial approach - without any international agreements - will lead to international legal battles. "We support emissions trading but not this decision. Europe has taken the wrong approach with the wrong conditions at the wrong time," Bisignani said. - The Nation