Banks generated profit growth….look at the last 6 months performance of thai bank stocks, you may be pleasantly surprised. Financial repression (h/t to clever scottish fellow) works well for Thai Banking performance. Casino update – have a look at this Bangkok Post – Cabinet approves Port Authority revamp – does this mean that Port Authority […]

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Week 20/01 – 24/01 Company kbc.vn, ssi.vn, szc.vn, vhc.vn KBC VN: has received investment certificates for two major projects in Hai Phong province: the Trang Cat Urban and Service Area and the Trang Due 3 Industrial Park. The Trang Cat project, led by its subsidiary, will increase its investment capital to VND69,087 bn. KBC VN: […]

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Commerce Min reported Dec total exports +8.7% yoy to $24.8b, marking 6 consecutive months of expansion, key products included rubber, casava products, fresh & processed chicken & fresh & processed fruits. Industrial exports in Dec also climbed for 9-th consecutive month, +11.1% yoy to $20.2b, key contributors included gems & jewellery, computer & components, air […]

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IMPACT reported 90% completion of Sky Entrance project, scheduled to finish in Feb, aligning with anticipated opening of Pink line skytrain extension in May-June 2025, expects significant traffic increase from transport integration, attract more exhibitors & visitors to exhibition center. Comment: I was just there, it is nearly finished, and they are definitely going to […]

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KCE acquires KCE Printed Circuit Boards Gmbh (KCED), a distributor of PCB in Germany & Europe for EUR 10.65m (Bt 380m), aims to manage selling price, revamp logistic & admin to enhance effective operation & reduce costs, facilitating direct communication with customers, transaction to complete by end of March Comment: This reads like a left […]

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CHAYO forms 49:51 jv with Wealth Fund Co., to develop platform for loan issuance (both secured & unsecured) under brand Maitri Money, seeks to diversify revenue sources from distressed asset management to lending business. Comment: Again? Another company going into the lending business again? Fine…why not….I don’t see how CHAYO will do well, other than […]

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MINT inked deal with Sichuan Dexinhousheng Enterprise Management to develop 111-key Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort, the 3rd resort to launch in China under Anantara brand aft Anantara Guiyang & Anantara Xishuangbanna, target cod Oct 2025. Comment: They’re just impressive in their ability, despite balance sheet issues, to continue growing and growing. Now what […]

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And inline with Thailand’s usual underperformance the market is back to being an awful performer. Though with CNY coming up, lots of folks are going to be looking at their fortunes for the next cycle. Let’s see how this influences investments…(un)surprisingly oddly it does matter in Asia. Perhaps after this period of margin call fears […]

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