STREET WISE
The mystery of good governance
How well you understand the term "good governance"?
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Amata keeps land-sales target at 2,000 rai
The recent political uncertainty has so far not affected land sales of Amata Corporation Plc, an industrial estate company, the company says.
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CORPORATE CULTURE
Banpu spreads the love
After its success in applying the "Banpu Spirit" in its Thai operations, Banpu Plc, a listed energy company, will export its corporate culture to its operations in China after the acquisition of power plants in that country.
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Green-tea giants poised to flush rivals off the shelves
The Bt6-billion bottled green-tea market will soon be controlled by just a few major brands, marketing analysts agree.
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Short-term bond yields' upward trend to continue
Yields for short-term bonds this month will maintain their upward trend, pressured by a surge in interest rates and reduced availability of short-term paper, MFC Asset Management said yesterday.
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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
High prices a farmers' boon
Exports to grow, but higher energy costs may cut into rising incomes
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Hot Stocks
Stock: Oishi Plc (OISHI)
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IPOs boost mutual funds
The mutual-fund sector attracted more than Bt111 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs) of 72 new funds in the first three months of this year, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) figures show.
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Homeowners still faring well
Households have had little trouble servicing their mortgage loans, despite the steady advance in interest rates.
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MORTGAGE SQUEEZE
Rates hit home buyers
Banks reject more applicants in first quarter; political turmoil seen as factor
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KGI Securities bullish on THAI
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI)'s core earnings are expected to grow at around 7.7 per cent this year, even if the full-year average oil price hits US$76 (Bt2,869) per barrel, said KGI Securities (Thailand).
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LATE NEWS
Ascon wins state deal worth almost Bt500m
Ascon Construction Plc has won a Bt494.9-million bid for the construction of the "Baan Thanarak" residential complex in Nonthaburi province.
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SME
Dressed for success
Northern women identify a pattern for global demand
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Surfeit of spa centres in Bangkok leads many to lower prices
There is an over-supply of spa centres in Bangkok and many of them have started cutting their prices to attract clients, according to Wiriya Phungsoonthorn, managing director of Nature Touch Aromatherapy Co Ltd, a leading local manufacturer of spa products.
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IN BRIEF
Honda stays atop motorbike market
AP Honda Co Ltd says it remains the leader in the Thai motorcycle market, holding a 62-per-cent stake of a market that saw sales hit 573,000 units in the first quarter of this year.
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Ministry opts for a cooler solution to fruit subsidies
The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry must spend hundreds of millions of baht to construct a factory in Eastern Thailand to steam and freeze fruit as part of its plan to reduce government losses under its price-intervention programmes.
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Suvarnabhumi's takeoff may see delay
Following the suspension of investment in mega-projects, doubts are rising as to whether Thailand will proceed with the opening of another huge project - Suvarnabhumi International Airport - as planned.
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Home swaps open door to new growth
The home-swapping market is becoming increasingly vibrant and analysts say it could significantly boost the housing market this year.
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EBBING PROFITS
AIS outlook downgraded by Phatra
Boycott over Shin Corp sale is main factor cited in report
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