BYD set to pursue state EV incentives: BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government’s electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction and subsidy that make the firm’s “new energy vehicles” […]

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ASW forms venture with Tokyo Tatemono to jointly develop Bt2.2b high-rise projects, Atmoz Oasis Onnut. Comment: I am impressed that they are still solvent… CHOW’s firm on Bt1.7b revenue target this year, on higher steel orders in 2H, with higher trading margin, to speed up solar rooftop installation to meet 70MW target by end of […]

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AWC signs development and management contract with Marriott International to develop and management the Ritz Carlton BKK the Riverside. BA firms on Bt8b revenue target this year, sees solid recovery in tourism, mulls opening new routes. BEM to source for Bt120b, without resorting to capital increase, for investment in Orange Line, firms on >Bt2b profit […]

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BAREIT: BA Airport Leasehold REIT, debut IPO 1.03b units at Bt 10 apiece, KBANK leads & KASSET trustee. BCP ramps up Oil & Gas EP investment in Norway via flagship venture OKEA drilling co (45.7% holding) as 1H22 OKEA revenue +148% yoy to Bt 10.2b boosted by geopolitical conflict, rising price and increasing global demand. […]

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ADVANC agreed to pay JASIF Bt3b in advance for fiber-optic rental, to sweenten the deal for its acquisition. ASIAN: SEC approved IPO filing of its pet food unit, Asian Alliance Int’l (AAI), to sell up to 637.5m shares, TISCO leads. Comment: I look forward to seeing this IPO, Asian hit gold with the pet food […]

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ASK keeps Bt37b FY loan target after logged Bt18.14b in 1H, improves debt service ability and high seasonal in 4Q to boost earnings. Comment: And because of their product/customer base, NPLs are not going to mimic what has been seen in the motorcycle space BA reaffirms Bt8b revenue target this year, 2.6m passengers, on tourism […]

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Sooooo all eyes are again on the Fed for the Sept 20-21 meeting, and you know what they’ll do? Increase rates….so what move on…unless there is a huge surprise somewhere the outlook for the next 6-12 months is pretty much known. Big boys (basically all listed co’s) are doing well, the smaller private co’s aren’t…I […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 152 mn JMART – Founder keeps buying, if you do the numbers on how much he’s bought back in the past 12 months, it’s astounding. SPALI – The husband & wife team continue buying and buying. Sell(s) THB 577 mn TAKUNI – Family members dump shares (16%) to … another family […]

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Arkhom pushes insurance variants: Minister wants policies to cover damage to the environment and state infrastructure. The Office of the Insurance Commission should consider approving insurance that covers environmental damage and damage to state infrastructure, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Bangkok Post Govt relief schemes ‘inject B5.73bn’: Over 20 million people have taken part in […]

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Week 29/08 – 09/09 MWG VN For Jul’22, MWG’s net revenue and consolidated PAT increased by 16% YoY and 32% YoY, respectively. For 7M22, co. achieved net revenue of VND81.87trl (+14% YoY, completing 58% of FY target) and PAT of VND2.88trl (+3% YoY, fulfilling 45% of FY goal). Comment: And just wait for the deal […]

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