Fri, May 24, 2013 21:51:53 PM
Bangkok Post
Fri, May 24, 2013 21:51:53 PM
Bangkok Post
TOKYO – Thailand will go the extra mile to accommodate the wishes of long-term Japanese investors by introducing new regulations more in line with the recommendations they have made, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Friday.
A record-high 25 million mobiles and tablets are expected to be sold this year on the back of faster wireless broadband and a tremendous shift in demand to third-generation (3G) smartphones.
Thai shares and the baht on Thursday took a hit from China's disappointing manufacturing output and mounting concerns that the US Federal Reserve will taper its asset-buying scheme to dampen demand for emerging markets' assets.
With ample business opportunities arising from the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC), Thai businesses are urged to set up a foothold in neighbouring Southeast Asian nations despite unclear investment regulations in Myanmar.
QTC Energy Plc, formerly known as QTC Marketing & Service Co Ltd, was established on June 9, 2003 with registered capital of 10 million baht to conduct the businesses of manufacturing and distributing electricity distribution transformers. Director Poonphiphat Tantanasin discusses the company's strategy and outlook.What is QTC's business model?
Despite the stronger baht, Thai exports managed to grow by 10.5% year-on-year in April, driven by recovering shipments in the industrial sector.
Natural Energy Development Co (NED), Thailand's first private solar farm, is looking for another opportunity to invest in the sector despite great competition.
The Bank of Thailand estimated that domestic consumption, investment and exports may slow further in the second quarter.
Nikon Corporation, a world leader in imaging technology, is confident of continued revenue growth of 19% this year despite the threat of cameras being replaced by the boom in smartphones.
GMM Z, the satellite TV unit of GMM Grammy Plc, has acquired the broadcast rights for 27 channels of Fox International Channels to strengthen its pay-TV service.
