Новости за 09.03.2019

Reviewing the fourth-quarter 2018 earnings performance of SET-listed companies, we find the results disappointing overall. According to data from the Stock Exchange of Thailand for 599 of 613 listed companies (as of March 5), net profit in the quarter fell 37.8% year-on-year and 40.3% quarter-to-quarter. The quarterly numbers resulted in full-year 2018 net profit that was down 1.3% from 2017.

Recap: Stock markets across Asia tumbled yesterday as investors were rattled by China's report of a sharper-than-expected 21% fall in exports in February, reigniting concerns of a global slowdown. On the domestic front, the dissolution of the pro-Thaksin Thai Raksa Chart Party had a limited effect on confidence as the March 24 election will still take place.

The interest spread of corporate bond issuance has increased by 0.3-0.5% after a rise in bond supply in the first quarter, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).

Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured loan service provider under Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), targets 180,000 new credit cards and 10% card spending growth this year from four affinity cards in cooperation with Home Product Center Plc (HomePro).

HP Inc Thailand Co, a unit of American IT firm Hewlett-Packard, is set to place more emphasis on new SMEs and startup entrepreneurs by offering them contractual services for printing and computer devices, as well as gaming computers and lifestyle printers.

Despite a global economic slowdown and a possible looming recession, consumer confidence remains high in Thailand, according to research by Nielsen.

The Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (Tawa) will not send its athletes to next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo after its stars tested positive.

Shuttler Tai Tzu-ying moved a step closer to winning her third successive All England Open title in Birmingham, England, yesterday.

Justice Minister ACM Prajin Juntong yesterday warned veteran Buri Ram politician-turned sports mogul, Newin Chidchob, to keep a planned pro-marijuana event purely educational, saying recreational use remains illegal.

The Royal Forest Department yesterday came out to defend the latest cabinet resolution allowing the country's biggest cement-processing company to continue limestone mining in an ecologically-rich watershed area in Saraburi province.

Sattaya Supupramai and Udorn Duangdecha shared the halfway lead at the Singha Thailand Masters 2019 in Chiang Rai yesterday.

Motorists travelling to the Asok-Phetchaburi intersection have been told to brace for bad traffic snarls as workers begin repairs on its ageing flyover today, which are expected to take about six months to finish.

Women's rights advocates repeated the message given at International Women's Day two years ago when they called on the government yesterday to provide better maternity protection and state-run nurseries.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to visit four provinces to follow up on government work over the next two weeks, a move that appears to follow the trail of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) election campaign rallies which will be held prior to Gen Prayut's visits.

Ubon Ratchathani: A soldier had his foot amputated yesterday morning after he stepped on a landmine while patrolling the border with rangers and forestry officials in tambon Siwichian of Nam Yuen district, local authorities said.

The outcome of the March 24 poll will not be changed following the dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC), according to politicians.

Narongpon Boonsongpaisan, 44, a professional engineer, is the elder son of former acting prime minister and commerce minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan, though Mr Narongpon declined to get involved with politics.

The Customs Department hopes that Thailand will rise in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings after the launch of Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) e-bill payment and e-customs clearance.

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is studying whether the budgets for fiscal 2019 and 2020 are sufficient to finance the welfare policies promised by political campaigns.

Boosted by a gradual recovery of consumer purchasing power, Singha Corporation, which sells Masita seaweed snacks, has set an aggressive plan to expand in the segment this year.

There’s no shortage of rewards credit cards out there, and as more players enter the game, redemption opportunities are widening as well. But as Dan Frommer points out for Eater, redeeming your points for travel rewards is likely the best value.

JA MORANT could emulate Russell Westbrook and become a seasoned NBA point guard.

PSV Eindhoven accept Manchester United target Hirving Lozano's request to leave the club but will only sell on their own terms, according to a report.