Positives: US Initial Jobs Claims fall to 343k, 26k less than expected but Labor Dept uncertain on seasonal adjustment impact. Shanghai index goes BOOM and rallies 4.3% on the week to 4 month high. Chinese HSBC initial mfr’g PMI up slightly to 50.9 from 50.5. IP and Retail Sales rise at fastest pace since Mar. […]

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In the paper yesterday there was more light shone upon the upcoming potential infrastructure funds in Thailand and they have listed a huge amount of businesses that take advantage of it… The SEC will allow two new types of businesses to raise funds through infrastructure funds: natural gas transport and oil pipelines, and information technology […]

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BANPU May not make provisions for lawsuit — BANPU may not set provisions for lawsuit by Siva after the Laos government found that BANPU has the right to terminate the contract with Mr. Siva. Management expects this case to take years before a decision is made. (Khao Hoon, 14/12/12) BTS BTS plans US$1.5bn IPO for […]

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JMART Plans on nearly 300 new outlets next year — JMART will invest Bt200mn in 2013 to open 280 new stores and expects 30% YoY growth in 2013 revenue as the 3G licenses will push demand for smart phones. (Tun Hoon, 12/12/12) Comment: Love the man love the business, he’s done a wondeful job growing […]

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JAS To cut shares on issue — JAS will submit its capital decrease issue to the board tomorrow (12 Dec) via the repurchase of 106.85mn shares. This will increase its earnings per share by Bt0.30/share based on projected profits of Bt2 bn in 2012. JAS is also a candidate to be added to the SET50 […]

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