Business News

04-10-2011
Thai inflation slows on falling fuel costs[1,566 views]

BANGKOK, October 3, 2011 - Thai inflation slowed in September thanks to reduced energy costs and a stronger baht, which lowered the cost of imported goods, the government said on Monday.
26-09-2011
Thai rice scheme causes price uncertainty[1,702 views]

BANGKOK, September 25, 2011 - A populist policy aimed at boosting the incomes of Thai farmers has raised fears of global rice price turbulence, and experts say the kingdom could just be hurting itself.
26-09-2011
Asian shares extend losses as Europe fears deepen[645 views]

Asian markets fell further on Monday due to nagging uncertainty over the eurozone as leaders of the debt-troubled region struggle to find a plan to solve the crisis.
21-09-2011
IMF says global slowdown worse than thought[1,332 views]

The global economy is much weaker than believed just months ago, and growth will pick up only slightly next year, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
20-09-2011
Google under scrutiny over search dominance[762 views]

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt will take center stage at a Senate hearing Wednesday into whether the Internet giant is abusing its dominant position in online search.
20-09-2011
IMF warns Greece to cut deeper as default threatens[1,217 views]

The IMF gave Greece an ultimatum on Monday to introduce more budget austerity to win the release of rescue funds and escape bankruptcy early next month.
12-09-2011
Britain’s banks await shake-up plans[840 views]

Plans for a major shake-up of Britain's banks are revealed on Monday when a government-appointed commission publishes final recommendations aimed at avoiding further state bailouts of lenders.
08-09-2011
US economy growing at slow pace: Fed report[585 views]

The US economy continues to grow slowly, with patches of weaker activity, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in a report ahead of a key monetary policy meeting this month.
07-09-2011
ECB set to halt rate hikes, say analysts[860 views]

The European Central Bank will this week call a halt to its recent cycle of rising interest rates, analysts predicted, with no sign that the eurozone's economic and financial woes are ending soon.
28-08-2011
Grand Opening of New Supercar Show Room “Vehicle Spot”[1,893 views]

Pattaya businessmen recently opened a supercar showroom called “Vehicle Spot” selling imported luxury vehicles. The new showroom is aiming at sales a volume of 100 vehicles per year. Target customers will be international tourists and locals with high purchasing power residing in Pattaya and the Eastern Seabord.
26-08-2011
Thai exports hit record high in July[1,203 views]

BANGKOK, August 25, 2011- Thailand's trade surplus more than doubled in July from the previous month and export values hit a new record, official data showed Thursday, rebounding from a slowdown caused by Japan's earthquake.
25-08-2011
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO[757 views]

SAN FRANCISCO, August 25, 2011 - Apple's legendary co-founder and top ideas man Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive Wednesday in a move long expected after he began a dramatic fight with cancer.
18-08-2011
Temasek unit pares holding in Thailand’s Shin Corp[762 views]

SINGAPORE, August 18, 2011 - A company 49-percent owned by Singapore state-linked investment firm Temasek Holdings has sold part of its stake in Shin Corp, the Thai telecom group said Thursday.
29-07-2011
Diageo Agrees to Pay $16 Million to Settle Corruption Claims[1,052 views]

Diageo Plc (DGE), maker of Johnnie Walker scotch and Smirnoff vodka, will pay more than $16 million to resolve U.S. regulatory claims the firm bribed officials in South Korea, India and Thailand to win sales and tax benefits.
26-07-2011
Arashi Japanese Motorbike Shoes Debuts in Pattaya[1,668 views]

Arashi, the Japanese motorcycle shoes were unveiled to the public in Pattaya.
24-07-2011
Virtual supermarket shopping with a smartphone‎[1,380 views]

One inventive South Korean supermarket chain is using technology to completely change the way we buy groceries. Noticing that it was a distant second in the grocery store market in Korea, Tesco embarked on an innovative ad campaign to get people to use its online shopping services, reports Technology Review (via Laughing Squid).
18-07-2011
Myanmar cancels Thai goods ban[1,535 views]

17 Jul 2011 – Myanmar’s Commerce Ministry has annulled its import ban on 15 items from Thailand, according to Thailand’s director-general of Trade Negotiations Department.
16-07-2011
The Fifth Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo’11 Kicks Off August the 5th[1,261 views]

The 5th Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo '11 will be held on 5-7 August to promote professional hotel, food & beverage development of the Eastern Seabord and the East of Thailand.
12-07-2011
Google+ experiences some growing pains[1,035 views]

Since its debut in late June, Google+ has captured much of the tech world's online conversation.
11-07-2011
Tokyo shares down 0.48% by noon[808 views]

TOKYO, July 11, 2011 (AFP) - Tokyo shares lost 0.48 percent on Monday morning, hit by disappointing data on US unemployment late last week and concerns over Chinese inflation, brokers said.