MOTORCYCLES
CP revs up its third plant in Chinese market
Bt1-bn Guangzhou facility to start production in '07
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At the helm amid cut-throat times
As the man in charge of Isuzu's overall business operations, Ryo Sakata admits that he is holding a very difficult job in the light of cut-throat competition.
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ANALYSIS
Baht profiteers always seem one step ahead of BOT's best efforts
The latest round of baht speculation is likely to end now that the Bank of Thailand has announced that it will soon introduce measures to block the "speculative capital inflows" that cause the baht to overvalue.
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Finance man's perfect timing
With a strong background in international finance, Ong-Ard Mahadumrongkul is the third generation of his family to join its timepiece company.
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STREET WISE
Competition and dominance
Now that the Motor Expo is underway, more Thais have learned how competitive the market can be. But the competition will only intensify in the coming months, with carmakers using every possible means to maintain their market shares.
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New Phuket resort has historic tin-mining theme
Phuket's newest luxury resort officially opened to guests on Friday. Indigo Pearl features "contemporary Asian design" inspired by the island's 100-year-old tin-mining industry.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Very little progress on biodiesel
Lack of incentives to grow oil palms etc
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God-fearing retail titan
Central Pattana chief Kobchai is hoping to repeat the firm's domestic success overseas
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Banpu sets up an environmental rehab fund
As part of its corporate social-responsibility programme, Banpu, Asia's leading coal-based energy-producer, has set up a Bt220-million fund to be spent on rehabilitating the environment around its coalmines.
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REGIONAL AVIATION WOES
THAI, Singapore Airlines facing a host of problems
National carrier hit by oil, staff costs; poor cargo demand at SIA
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JBL brand to be marketed aggressively
Mahajak Development, a distributor of consumer-electronic products and audio systems, will be more aggressive in building awareness of JBL, one of its high-end brands.
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New venture should mean fresher Thai goods in China
Thailand has joined hands with a group of Chinese businessmen to establish a new distribution centre for Thai produce in China in order to prevent transportation delays that have reduced the quality of Thai goods in the past.
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International freight demand down
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said last week that demand growth for international freight in October was 2.3 per cent year on year, a sharp drop from the 4.9 per cent recorded in September.
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Siam City stressing semi-finished cement mix
Siam City Cement, the country's second biggest cement manufacturer, plans to increase sales of its semi-finished cement mix next year by capturing rising market demand.
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Expansion plan for Pak Bara Port
The Marine Department will by January present the Transport Ministry and the Cabinet with a plan to expand Pak Bara Port in Satun province.
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German equipment-maker has right brew
In the two years since it established a regional office in Bangkok, German-based brewing-equipment manufacturer Ziemann has experienced robust sales growth thanks to rising demand for beer around the region.
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Nokia showcases latest cell-phone applications
Finland's Nokia last week showcased new mobile-phone applications it believes will play a key role in driving the growth of global cell-phone sales.
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