BAY targets 3-5% FY22 loan growth, NPL <2.6%, teams up MUFG to expand corporate loans in ASEAN, no plans to set up jv on distressed assets management. Comment: That’s because BAY has been far more prudent compared to other banks. If you look at what else MUFG has in the region, you’ll see how BAY […]

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KCE’s growth momentum to continue on higher demand for PCB, boosted by growth in IT products and EV related, while extra windfall from weak THB, Tabloid. IMH re-open 200 beds community isolation facility for Covid patients in Ratchburana district. IVL to acquire VN PET packaging co, Ngoc Nghia (NN) capacity 76ktpa for Bt3.1b, transaction to […]

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ADB in talk partner to expand bio plastic business, seeks to branch out from PVC compound sales to industrial clients to packaging producers, eyes 35-40% revenue growth next year >Bt2b. CPN to open Central Village luxury outlet phase 2 on Jan 28,22, expects more traffic from new category, Pet N Me, Xiaomi, Beautrium, golf & […]

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Thai AirAsia (TAA) predicts full recovery for Thai tourism in the next 2 years as international borders will gradually be opened by next year, while passenger traffic has yet to resume despite the country’s reopening on November 1. Comment: Depends upon the definition of a full recovery. But w/o a doubt I still think tourism […]

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ACG to open 3 new FAST FIT in BKK from late November, to complete total of 6 by end of year, plans promo in 4Q to boost sales, which should be better yoy overall. Comment: Not to be confused with a gym name, Fast Fit is their version of B-Quik/ACT ASIAN to list its subsidiary, […]

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CGD: major holder, Tommy Taechaubol, cuts holding by 0.8952% to 4.7957% of total outstanding on Monday CPW in talk to buy mobile retailer, IBIZ Plus, expects to spend less than Bt1b on deal, plans to wrap up within Oct, firms on 20% revenue growth target. DREIT reports net loss Bt56m vs Bt26m np 2Q20, pays […]

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ADVANC upbeats 2H earnings from higher BB subscribers & eased px war, will launch budget 5G handset <Bt10k to expand segment coverage, accelerated data package upgrade to 5G. Comment: Imagine the second order effects from this. Allianz sees growth from insurance business in Asia post C19 as risk awareness grows. Comment: The listed play here […]

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ANAN reports Bt3,979m 1Q21 pre-sales, 17% higher than target, thanked to 100% sold-out of one condo projects, sees solid demand for condo along mass transit lines. Comment: Sold out one project @ cost? BEAUTY develops new business model, by securing distribution channel via retail outlets in provincial areas, sets to appoint 8 large distributors, covering […]

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ASIAN sees solid 4Q20 on exports, boosting FY20 to record high, exceeding Bt8.4b target. Comment: The amazing performance of their seafood & petfood businesses has stumped me. FN reports 100k download of FN online shopping app following debut on February 2, expects FY21 turnaround from larger network via Shopee, Lazada, FB, Line and mobile app, […]

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AGE eyes 5.5m tons FY21 coal sales volume target from recovery demand in SEA, seeks to branch out from coal sales & transport to logistics & renewable energy to diversify risk, target full year revenue >Bt11b. Comment: Realise that they benefit from the rising coal price environment seen since the end of 3Q20 (coal prices […]

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