Briefs

Siam Cement plans to raise Bt5 billion through the public offering of five-year debentures, according to a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The bonds are the second issue of the year.

InterCon Hua Hin offers shuttle service

The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort has become the first hotel in Hua Hin to launch its own private air service to shuttle guests from Bangkok to the beachside city.

    The exclusive service departs from either Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport direct to Hua Hin before a resort limousine whisks guests away for the 10-minute drive for check-in.

Ratchaburi Energy ups stake in wind farm

Ratchaburi Energy, a subsidiary of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Authority, will acquire a 21-per-cent stake in Phetchabun Wind Farm for Bt107.1 million, bringing its holdings up to 51 per cent.

The project has an installed capacity of about 60 megawatts and is scheduled for commercial operation in 2012.

Ocean Life chief is 'best businesswoman'

Nusara Bunyatpiyapong, president of Ocean Life Insurance, has won the year's Best Businesswoman Award from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of her successful career, personal track record and social contribution, which has become a role model for women nationwide. She was one of 10 candidates.

CP All sees big leap in quarterly profit

CP All's quarterly consolidated net profit rose 43.3 per cent on-year to Bt1.77 billion on a 21.2-per-cent increase in revenue to Bt34.6 billion, thanks to growth in same-store sales and ready-to-eat meals.

Its convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, saw a 21.1-per-cent increase in revenue to Bt34 billion and a 26.6-per-cent rise in net profit to Bt1.8 billion.

CEO Korsak Chairasmisak said recently that fresh food and prompt service work well with the modern lifestyles and dynamic changes in consumer behaviour.

Imparting know-how on green technology

For the first time here, French know-know will be shared at a five-day symposium to address green development and sustainability.

At France Green Tech Thailand 2010, the know-how to be shared ranges from water treatment to renewable energy technologies, from comprehensive solid waste management to green building and energy-efficiency norms enforcement, from pollution and air quality control to smart urban transport systems.

Echoing the willingness and policies of Thai authorities towards sustainable development, prominent academics, top researchers and highly specialised firms will come together for this week-long, multi-disciplinary symposium dedicated to the presentation of state-of-the-art expertise and eco-technologies.

B2B meetings will also be organised with Thai public entities and private companies.

Thailand, HK Post in mooncake deal

Thailand Post and Hong Kong Post will cooperate on the distribution of mooncakes from Thailand via the latter's gift fulfilment service to serve the coming Moon Praying Festival. - The Nation