STREET WISE
The hot cinder known as Cedar
Since the 1997 financial crisis, it has been a major policy among banks to unload their stakes in non-core companies - those not considered supportive to banking operations.
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NTC might delay 3G licensing plan
The national telecom regulator might have to delay further the determining of third-generation (3G) licensing policy amid concerns about its possible legal impact.
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LATE NEWS
ROI adviser for power sector
The Electricity Regulatory Board expects to hire an adviser next month to study the return on investment (ROI) of three power agencies.
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Food exports 'to grow 10.3%'
The National Food Institute (NFI) predicts the value of the country's food exports next year will grow 10.28 per cent from this year, due to improved product quality.
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'Major country bids for control'
A major foreign country wants Thailand to allow its telecom investors to own more than a 50-per-cent interest in telecom businesses, under the provisions of a free-trade agreement.
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Thanong: Vote for TRT for a healthy SET
Caretaker Finance Minister Thanong Bidaya yesterday sought to convince major foreign institutional investors over the country's prospects for economic growth, saying the Stock Exchange of Thailand's main index could pass 800 points if the ruling Thai Rak Thai Party won the upcoming election and formed the next government.
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THAI beefs up ground support at Suvarnabhumi
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is ready to roll out its new ground-support equipment services, including cargo and mail units at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Dove feathers its nest with 500,000 free samples
Unilever Thai Trading Co Ltd is spending Bt62 million on a marketing and advertising campaign to re-launch its Dove shampoo and conditioner's Delicate Care formula.
The company formerly did not focus on promoting the formula.
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True scoops a major bonus from 'AF3'
True Move has gained an additional 250,000 subscribers from public participation in the popular television reality show "Academy Fantasia 3", which ended last Saturday.
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INABILITY TO SERVICE DEBT
Big increase in bad loans in Q2
Bt29-bn rise in manufacturing sector alone, BOT reports
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Transparency and disclosure are vital for accountability
These elements go hand in hand with a system of checks and balances for a central bank, as well as appropriate legislation
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Time-deposit account from BAAC
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has launched a new time-deposit account offering interest of 4.5 per cent over nine months.
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Mekong states meet on customs
Representatives of customs departments from the six countries of the Greater Mekong sub-region (GMS) are meeting in Bangkok to accelerate cooperation on cross-border trade and investment.
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ANIMAL HEALTH
Betagro gets a shot in the paw
Livestock drug-maker sees new distribution firms as the key
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Developers scramble to build new condos amid high demand
Leading property developers are rushing to launch new condominium projects to take advantage of strong market demand, and are winding down their development of detached housing.
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FRIDAY BUG
Hidden talent emerges
Although Bank of Thailand (BOT) assistant governor Krirk Vanikkul's "Pang Pond" cartoons failed to sell out during an exhibition at BOT headquarters last week, Krirk consoled himself with the idea that his talent could become recognised after another eight years, when he retires.
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Phatra seeks local partner
Phatra Insurance has been looking for a local strategic partner with which to merge to achieve a more dominant position in the non-life insurance industry, but is yet to come to a decision about which company is the right one, first senior vice president Wasit Lamsam said yesterday.
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Developer cautious on forecast for next year
Developer Nawarat Patanakarn is taking a cautious approach and forecasting revenues for next year that are close to its estimated income for 2006.
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DRAGON ONE
Talks to be held with regulators
Status in doubt after recent acquisition
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Suriya: Cut import duties on natural gas vehicles to boost use
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit is pushing to reduce to 10 per cent the duty on imported natural gas-powered vehicles (NGV) to support the government's energy-saving policy.
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WHISKY BUSINESS
Sangsom advertises for the first time
Thai Beverage Marketing Co Ltd, the marketing and distribution arm of Sangsom blended spirits, yesterday launched its first-ever promotional campaign for the 29-year old brand amid sluggish economic growth.
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