CPAXT & Ayala: JV to expand “Makro” in the Philippines, aiming to become a leading wholesale-retail player amid IMF’s 5.9% GDP growth forecast in 2026. Comment: That’s a good partner they’ve chosen. Two conglomerates get together…ayala does have a decent logistics arm of which CPAXT could benefit. And this is a less competitive market than […]
Read More →CRC: Shareholders approved the sale of the Rinascente mall in Italy. The Bt14.7bn proceeds will be used to fund growth in Southeast Asia and repay loans, reducing total debt by Bt5.3bn. The company plans to allocate Bt7.7bn for a special dividend of Bt1.28/share, providing immediate returns to shareholders. Comment: Such a scam on public shareholders…well […]
Read More →BANPU: forms 65:35 JV with AMATAV to expand solar business in Vietnam. BBL: is partnering with the MIT to bring the power of AI and digital innovation to Thai SMEs and the agricultural sector. Comment: HAHAHA, Bangkok Bank being tech savvy? bwahahahahahahahaha CPN: has seen surge traffic thru malls as spenders come for dine-in to […]
Read More →ADVANC : Pratthana Leelapanang will succeed Somchai Lertsutiwong as AIS CEO. He joined AIS in March 1997, previously serving as Executive Vice President for Marketing (2013–2017) and Chief Consumer Business Officer (2017–July 2025), before being named Deputy CEO. (Bangkok Post) ATLAS: Management is optimistic about government tourism measures, which are expected to boost LPG travel […]
Read More →GULF/KBANK: The SEC reported that GULF TB bought another 5.4mn shares in KBANK, resulting a holding at 5.0288% (the 4th largest shareholder in KBANK). KBANK result will be released on 21 October with analyst meeting is scheduled same day at 10:30am BKK. (Kaohoon) Comment: Oh and what happened to all the rumours that GULF won’t […]
Read More →Financial: Auto hire-purchase lending is likely to remain flat in 2H25 despite falling interest rates and competitive new car pricing, says Tris Rating, citing cautious lending practices, weak consumer purchasing power, a glut of used cars and limited truck demand. (Bangkok Post) GULF: The company is ready to participate in investments, particularly in projects related […]
Read More →CBG’s strategic partnership w/ Tsingtao is expected to be a game changer for FY26 earnings, CBG to benefit from wider overseas mkt exposure vis Tsingtao distribution network plus upside from energy drink concentrate sales, opportunity to expand others functional drink abroad. Comment: Hats off to the owner…he’s going after all the big boys without a […]
Read More →AOT: Korean-based Asiana Airlines will increase flights Seoul Incheon-BK route frm 11 wkly to double daily starting Jan 2026, United Airlines will launch LA-HK-BKK route for summer schedule in 2026, expects to restore direct flights to the US aft safety rating back to CAT1. Comment: I’ll need to do the #’s again, but last I […]
Read More →GPSC: acquires additional stake in Ratchburi Power (RPCL), an independent power producer with an installed capacity of 1,400mw from Toyota Tsusho Corp and Chubu Electric Power, company will indirectly hold 40.625% stake post transaction. GULF: CEO, Sarath Ratanavadi, sold 62m shares (0.41%) at Bt47 each to JPM Structured Products B.V., his group still hold 59.96% […]
Read More →ACE: cod 5.21mw solar project, lifts total to 92 project combined 758.25mw (cod-ed 42pj 433.3mw & 50pj 324.95mw under development) Comment: Crony crony crony, but it doesn’t matter as they’re still winning projects (and to their credit – their presentation material and monitoring of their plants are impressive) BCH upbeats 3Q earnings form improved fly-in […]
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