Biofuel initiative will benefit all regional nations
The Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand will spearhead efforts to come up with common biofuel standards that will allow them to export biofuels with less hassle, according to Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla.
CP Prima closes in on Dipasena
Publicly listed shrimp producer PT Central Proteinprima (CP Prima) is stepping up its bid for PT Dipasena Citra Darmaja as the race to acquire Southeast Asia's largest aquaculture firm heats up.
In brief :Laos-VN links
Two border gates joining Laos and Vietnam were officially opened to the public.
Meagre advertising growth in first four months
Advertising spending in Thailand in April dropped 1.16 per cent year on year to Bt7.4 billion, with all the mass media affected, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Chalongphob sees room for rate cuts
There is still room to undertake further interest rate cuts and fiscal measures to add needed zest to economic growth, Finance Minister Chalongphob Sussangkarn said yesterday.
US offers FBI in war on piracy
The United States has offered to provide agents from its Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help combat the piracy of intellectual property in Thailand, citing a lack of stringent suppression.
Late news :BOT wary of baht strength
The Bank of Thailand will not revoke its unremunerated reserve requirement soon, as that could create a psychological effect and further push up the baht, Assistant Governor Nitaya Pibulratanagit said yesterday.
