Thailand Panel OKs tax cuts for small firms – The Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee yesterday agreed in principle with a proposal to cut corporate income tax for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for three years in a bid to help them stay afloat. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, secretary general of the National Economic and Social Development Board, […]

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BBL BBL is planning to expand its custodian business into CLMV countries. BBL is the first bank to be awarded a custodian license in Laos, paving the way for foreign investors to invest in Laos’ capital market with interest in 3-4 foreign funds licenses. Vietnam is BBL’s next target. (Krungthep Thurakij, 20/02/15) Comment: After talking […]

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AIT AIT sets a revenue growth target at 10% to Bt6.8bn with backlog on hand of Bt2bn. The firm also has potential projects of Bt10bn that will come up for bidding this year. (Khao Hoon, 19/02/15) Comment: This company still continues to confound me with its consistent growth, with its capital increase 2 years ago, […]

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ABC ABC set revenue target for 2015 at Bt800mn, focusing on five new concerts. The company plans to add more alliances with 3-4 credit card issuers, which it expects to conclude by mid-2015. The major shareholder intends to reduce his holding from 76% to not less than 50%. (Khao Hoon, 18/02/15) Comment: Not a bad […]

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