BBL: 1Q net profit @ Bt12.61b +19.8% y/y, beat Bt11.35b consensus, better than expected non-NII & lower than expected LLP able off set sluggish loan and soft NIM at 2.89% vs 3.06% y/y due to rate cut impact & effort to restructure debts with interest haircut after NPLs repeatedly relapsed. Comment: Oh – the banks […]
Read More →BCP to collect a large amount of used cooking oil for use as a raw mat for its commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next year. EGCO expects its share purchase of US-based Apex Clean Energy Hld to increase its renewable power proportion to 30% by 2030 as it seeks to promote clean energy. […]
Read More →BTG’s subsidiary, Betagro Food, acquires HK listed Eggriculture to gain exposure on fresh egg & egg products distribution in Spore. CIVIL signed construction contract for Huai Chalom reservoir project valued at Bt711.7m. COM7 changed the period for ending share repurchase program from original date of Jul 1 to Dec 31, revised to Jul 1 to […]
Read More →EA joins forces with Laos government to establish super holding co., to pursue 7GW clean energy, centrally manage electricity from clean energy in Laos, oversees renewable project expansion, manage electricity exports, support the use of EV in the country to reduce crude imports. Comment: Super Holding Co in dodgy laos? Does EA think they’re going […]
Read More →BAY’s ready to cut MRR by 25bps to help vulnerable groups, sees limited impact if BOT to cut policy rate at next meeting, as it has balanced lending structure, and firms on 3-5% loan growth target this year. Comment: Awww that’s so sweet of the banks…they’re going to help.. GULF clarified that it has no […]
Read More →ASW mulls 3 new horizontal projects worth Bt4.1b, via the Honor high-ended brand this year. Comment: what??? I’m going to have to go through their numbers again, but I thought this propco was on the verge of going under. Thai NVDR said NVDR holding in BBL has reached 23.23%, vs 25% limit. Comment: It is […]
Read More →BANPU sets 3 years capex plan at US$2b (Bt 70b) to expand renewable port, invest in energy tech, future mining (Nickel & Lithium) carbon capture, R&D 100% ammonia burn hydrogen-based powerplant. Comment: BANPU should continue to enjoy the amazing cash flow’s they’re getting from coal, it’s going to be stupidly higher for a number of […]
Read More →GULF-Binance venture gets license for digital asset exchange and digital asset broker business in Thailand, will begin operation from 4Q23. Comment: The Chinese money launderers are going to be very strong in Thailand HFT’s applying for China’s industrial standard certificate, seeks to branch out from motorbike & commercial vehicle tires to e-bike segment, eyes 1st […]
Read More →AAV plans to resume operation of 8 aircrafts that were idled during pandemic after advance booking have demonstrated strong momentum. Comment: A great sign for tourism and hopefully lower ticket prices ! AH upbeats 1Q earnings from delivery of Ford Ranger model change, higher OEM parts sales yoy from improved market. BA’s temporary suspended 2 […]
Read More →Gulf eyes indirect route to taking over AIS: Firm aims to pursue further restructuring. SET-listed Gulf Energy Development is expected to pursue a further restructuring of its telecom business portfolio this year, which will include becoming the direct major shareholder of leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), according to a market analyst. Thailand’s biggest […]
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