AH anticipates positive earnings momentum continue next year driven by robust growth from EV parts orders, contribution from subsidiary (Able EV), Changan dealership business. Comment: Still find it ridiculous that Thailand is going down this EV route. I’ll happily bet that Hydrogen>EV in the next decade. ANI: freight forwarder, Asia Network International, major holding by […]

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BGC in talk JV packaging partner, seeks to branch out from glass containers, plastic packaging and label to other types of packaging, finalize deal by end of Feb. CPN cods 93k sq.m. mall project, Central Westville Ratchapruek. Comment: The retail cookie munssster LEO’s board approved US$1m investment in LogiCam to expand shipping business between Thailand […]

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BGRIM inked deal Petronas Lubricant Int’l to jointly expand market in TH, explore energy solution in Thailand & Southeast Asia. CPN upbeats earnings visibility from project in the pipeline pending to cod, new malls & expansion of non-retail to be growth drive, Central Westville on track to cod next week (Nov 29), Central Nakhonsawan mall […]

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AP maintains aggressive launch plan in 4Q, total 23 projects worth Bt35.74b comprise of 11 townhome (Bt11.05b), 9 SDH (Bt16.45b), 2 condo (Bt7.3b) & 1 upcountry projects (Bt940m), will kick-off presales of Bt2.3b condo 29 storey 593 units, Aspire Vibha-Victory, on double day 11.11. Comment: The decent listed players are doing far better than most […]

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ANAN’s Daddy Clearance Sale Oct 6-8 was a success with Bt1,131m presales, vs Bt500-1000m target, with all ready to be transferred in 4Q23. Comment: Massive discounts, and it’s not really a success as they’ll have to raise even more cash… CHG sees solid 4Q on rising patients from mid-east, CLMV, and social security quota (from […]

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AAI reaffirms 2H turnaround driven by recovery PET foods order from overseas clients aft excess inventory jitter eased, 1 new client (private label) on board, expects margin widen from lower tuna price, higher utilization rate and tail wind from weak THB. Comment: So…take the bet before earnings…or wait and see… CPN sets Bt600m promo budget […]

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AOT: Thai Vietjet will resume cross-country direct flights from Phuket-Chiang Rai starting Oct 29 to capture rising number of leisure travelers in both cities. Comment: Not sure that’s a popular flight route, nonetheless a positive to see more flights in the air. CCET announced RO 4.6b shares, 1:0.7863 @ Bt1.5/share, XR Oct 10, subscription from […]

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AOT: Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) to finalize SIA’s flight slots for winter schedule (last Sun of Oct-last Sat of Mar) by end of Aug, expects to fills additional 436 flights/d compare to last year, SAT-1 terminal will be launched in a soft opening in Sept. Comment: This is the what happens when you shutdown the […]

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Nikkei Article on TikTok Link: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-Spotlight/TikTok-takes-on-Shopee-Tokopedia-in-ASEAN-e-commerce-race?del_type=1&pub_date=20230804190000&seq_num=3&si=d6ecb5fd-ddcf-4e12-b251-586e01641053 Other than twitter I don’t really bother with any social media platform, but I’ve heard from several friends doing retail in Indonesia and Thailand that they’re focusing more and more on TikTok for fast selling consumer items. So what? Pay attention to the impact on Shopee and the physical […]

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AOT sees 20% rise in passenger during a 6-day holidays (only for civil servants). Rabbit Cash, a venture co of BTS/AEONTS/HUMAN, debut digital wellfare lending, instant credit approval within 3 mins via AI credit screening, installment period from 6-36 months, 1.25% interest/month (effective rate). Comment: Ok anyone else fed up with this “AI” bullshit? It’s […]

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