ABC ABC plans to invest in WeChat Pay project, a mobile payment application for Chinese tourists. It expects this to contribute revenue of Bt1bn/month. It plans to partner with department stores and is looking for other partners as well. (Kao Hoon, 07/03/17) Comment: Where does the news get these magical #’s from? APCO APCO […]
Read More →BANPU BANPU plans to list subsidiary Banpu Power (BPP) on the SET in 1Q16. It targets an increase in electricity capacity from 1,878MW to 2,700MW to 4,000MW in the long term. (Khao Hoon, 09/09/15) Comment: This should change the value proposition in BANPU dramatically. BROCK BROCK is talking to three prospective partners to invest in […]
Read More →AAV AirAsiaGo taps booming middle class – AirAsiaGo, one of Asia’s fast-growing online travel portals, is expediting its expansion in Thailand to catch in on the trend for online travel booking. Yesterday’s announced launch of a US$10mn technology platform, engineered by travel technology giant Expedia, will be instrumental to its aggressive growth plan. (Bangkok Post, […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC will invest Bt800mn into its Serenade clients by launching the “Serenade Emerald” privilege club. It expects this to help push its customer base to 2.3mn by the end of this year. (Kao Hoon, 22/007/14) AJD AJD to benefit from digital TV coupons, expected to be distributed by September 15th. Management expects set-top box […]
Read More →AOT AOT: FY3Q14 earnings (Apr-Jun) will increase by 6% YoY supported by tax benefits and lower interest payments. It also said to watch for plans from the NCPO to stimulate the tourism sector. AOT said flights were full and low-cost airlines are supporting revenue. (Tun Hoon, 16/07/14) Comment: AOT will continue to benefit as it […]
Read More →AEC Purchase of AAMC Asset Management approved — AEC says the shareholders approved the purchase of AAMC Asset Management Co., Ltd. It will take 90% for Bt28.12mn. The purchase is being made to expand the variety of the business it is engaged in and create growth opportunities. (Naew Na, 23/06/14) Comment: The regulatory environment in […]
Read More →ADVANC Wholly-owned subsidiary SBN takes 29% stake in IH or Bt3.6mn. It expects this deal will support the establishment of a fiber optics project. (Khao Hoon, 11/06/14) IEC IEC expects net profit growth in 2014 and to eliminate accumulated loss. It expects to pay a dividend in 2015, the first in 15 years, and is […]
Read More →AJP Moved to mai — AJP was moved to the mai market yesterday. The company’s share price surged an astonishing Bt17.57 to close at Bt17.80, a rise of 7,639.13%. In 2010, shares were trading at only Bt1.10/share. In yesterday’s trading, shares were trading the highest and lowest at Bt17.80 and Bt9.85/share, respectively, with a high […]
Read More →This came across my desk yesterday. MSCI Thailand (MSCI Global Standard) Add : HMPRO, MINT, INTUCH, TRUE Delete : None MSCI Thailand (MSCI Global Small Cap) Add : ANAN, BMCL, EASTW, EA, GRAMMY, GUNKUL JMART, KTC, MALEE, N-PARK, OFM, OISHI, SAMTEL, SPCG, TFD, THRE, UMI, UV, VGI, WHA Delete : BLA, BTS, VNT
Read More →AP Backlog Bt28bn, revenue target Bt22bn in 2013 — AP said its backlog is Bt28.353bn and confirms its target revenue of Bt22bn this year. The company is to launch 21 new projects worth Bt23.570bn this year. In 2012, revenues were Bt17.31bn with net profit of Bt2.33bn, a 50% increase YoY. (Khao Hoon, 01/03/13) KBANK Kasikornbank […]
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