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Hot News Thu 21 Aug 2008
AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Thursday, August 21, 2008
SYDNEY 21 Aug AsiaNet/InfoQuest THAI LOGISTICS... Bangkok The Department of Export Promotion is invitingprofessionals and people interested in the field of logisticsto engage in trade negotiations, seek business expansionopportunities and discover the latest logistics innovations andservices at the upcoming Thailandread more
VABENE watch , introduces “Stardust Collection”
Bangkok 21 Aug The PP Group VABENE watch, Original Italian Style, introduces “Stardust Collection”, which is one of VABENE’s Luxury Elegance Collection. Crystals are all around the watch, making it full of Bling Bling for Party Style or Luxe lovers. Stardust is a special collection because it comesread more
BOT: Commercial Banks Loan Rates
7Commercial Banks Loan Rates as of Aug 21, 2008 Bank MOR MLR MRR Ceiling* Default* Credit Card Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 11.5000 15.0000 20.0000Krung Thai Bank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 14.7500 18.0000 Kasikornbank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 18.7500 22.7500 20.0000The Siamread more
BOT: Commercial Banks Deposit Rates
Commercial Banks Deposit Rates as of Aug 21, 2008 Bank Saving Fixed 3 mths 6 mths 12 mths 24 mths Commercial Banks registered in ThailandBangkok Bank 0.7500 2.3750 2.6250 2.5000 2.7500 2.7500 3.0000 3.5000Krung Thai Bank 0.7500 2.3750 2.6250 2.5000 2.7500 2.7500 3.0000 3.5000 3.7500Kasikornbank 0.7500 2.3500 2.6500read more
Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Co.,Ltd.
Bangkok 21 Aug Krungthai — AXA Life Insurance The world today — stock markets crumbling, oil prices rockets, and companies struggling. Krungthai AXA Life is happy to report the first half year results follows the excellent trends set in the last half of 2007 with major success in the two key measures setread more
W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. Announces Appointment of New CEO, Performance Update and 30 June 2008 Financial Results
HAMILTON, Bermuda (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Aug. 20, 2008 W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. Announces: * Appointment of Mark I. Phelps as CEO * Investment Performance and Business Initiatives Update * Second Quarter and Six Months 2008 Financial Results Appointment of Chief Executive Officer W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. (NYSE:WPL) ("W.P.read more
FOOD & BEVERAGE PROMOTION FOR SEPTEMBER 2008 AT BANGKOK MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA Superb Spice Islands at Trader Vic’s
Bangkok 21 Aug BANGKOK MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA Bangkok’s famous Trader Vic’s restaurant is offering a superb Spice Islands feast this month. Prepared by talented Executive Sous Chef Stephen Wright, the special menu includes a delicious array of dishes from Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.read more
Kingston Blog opens a two-way communication with end-users Win K-Bi and take prizes home at its grand opening
Bangkok 21 Aug Pr Plus Two Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the Kingston Blog (www.kingston blog.com), a platform where end customers can get access to the latest information about Kingston and share their experiences of usingread more
EGCO Group announces the first half operating results of 2008, with a net profit of Baht 4,257 million.
Bangkok 21 Aug Market comms EGCO Group reports a consolidated net profit of Baht 4,257 million for the first six months of 2008, representing a decrease of Baht 754 million or 15% compared to the same period of 2007, which was caused mainly by a decrease of the share of profits from BLCP. Nevertheless, EGCO Groupread more
The History Channel: Quest for Sunken Warships: U.S.S. Oriskany August 24, 2008
Bangkok 21 Aug Image Impact Program Title: Quest for Sunken Warships: U.S.S. Oriskany Telecast date: Sunday, August 24, 2008 Telecast Time: 6.00 p.m. (Thai) The massive aircraft carrier rests in 212 feet of water in a north south orientation on the sandy bottom. The flight deck is at 130 feet (original reports claimedread more
DHL Thailand along with over 15,000 DHL employees drive large-scale volunteerism initiative across Asia Pacific
Bangkok 21 Aug Hill & Knowlton DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today announced the launch of ‘DHL Volunteer Day’ in Thailand, a community outreach programme involving over 15,000 employees across Asia Pacific to encourage the spirit of volunteerism among employees. Inread more
BOT: Bangkok Interbank Offered Rate (BIBOR)
Bangkok Interbank Offered Rate(BIBOR)* as of Aug 21, 2008 11.00 a.m. Tenor Last Change Previous (21/8/08) (20/8/08) O/N 3.5 0 3.5 1 Week 3.53609 0.00062 3.53547 1 Month 3.57906 0.00625 3.57281 2 Month 3.63938 0.0075 3.63188 3 Month 3.72578 0.00125 3.72453 6 Month 3.94313 0 3.94313 9 Month 4.04531 0.00125 4.04406 1read more
BOT: Bilateral Repurchase Transactions
Bilateral Repurchase Transactions As of Aug 21, 2008 Transaction Term Amount Amount Rate Submitted(%) Rate Accepted(%) Weighted BID Type (Day) Submitted Accepted Min Max Min Max Average Coverage (Mil.Baht) (Mil.Baht) Rate(%) Ratio Repo 1 189,300 189,300 3.50000 3.50000 3.50000 3.50000 3.50000 1.00Repo 7 12,500 10,300read more
Discover the capabilities of Thai logistics entrepreneurs at Thailand International Logistics Fair 2008
Bangkok 21 Aug Office of Trade Logistics The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) is inviting professionals and people interested in the field of logistics to engage in trade negotiations, seek business expansion opportunities and discover the latest logistics innovations and services at the upcoming Thailandread more
BOT : Daily Exchange Rates (for Aug 20, 2008)
Weighted average Interbank Exchange Rate 34.136 Baht/US Dollar 1.Average Counter Rates Quoted by Commercial Banks ( Baht/1 Unit of Foreign Currency) Country Currency Average Buying Rates Average Sight Bill Telex Selling Transfer Rates UNITED STATES USD 33.8916 33.9896 34.2318UNITED KINGDOM GBP 63.0557 63.2401read more
Thai alternative market listed firms record 58% profit growth in Q2/08
Bangkok 21 Aug SET Forty eight listed companies on Thailand’s the Market for Alternative Investment (mai) announced a consolidated Q2/08 net profit of THB 728 million (“approx. US$ 21.47 million”), a 58% increase year on year (y o y). Total revenue was THB 11.81 billion (“approx. US$ 348.24read more
FORD THAILAND LAUNCHES 'DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE' DRIVER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
Bangkok 21 Aug Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide FORD THAILAND LAUNCHES 'DRIVING SKILLS FOR LIFE' DRIVER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN Successful global program is adapted to suit Thailand's driving environment Ford Thailand today launched Ford Motor Companys successful Driving Skills for Life program in cooperation with theread more
Hot News Wed 20 Aug 2008
AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Wednesday, August 20, 2008
SYDNEY 20 Aug AsiaNet/InfoQuest LIZ CLAIBORNE... HONG KONG Liz Claiborne Inc., a leading fashion company,has selected Verizon Business to connect its operations in 25countries globally. Verizon Business has begun deployment of afully managed Verizon Private IP solution to support thecompany's global communicationsread more
BOT: Commercial Banks Loan Rates
7Commercial Banks Loan Rates as of Aug 20, 2008 Bank MOR MLR MRR Ceiling* Default* Credit Card Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 11.5000 15.0000 20.0000Krung Thai Bank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 14.7500 18.0000 Kasikornbank 7.5000 7.2500 7.7500 18.7500 22.7500 20.0000The Siamread more
BOT: Commercial Banks Deposit Rates
Commercial Banks Deposit Rates as of Aug 20, 2008 Bank Saving Fixed 3 mths 6 mths 12 mths 24 mths Commercial Banks registered in ThailandBangkok Bank 0.7500 2.3750 2.6250 2.5000 2.7500 2.7500 3.0000 3.5000Krung Thai Bank 0.7500 2.3750 2.6250 2.5000 2.7500 2.7500 3.0000 3.5000 3.7500Kasikornbank 0.7500 2.3500 2.6500read more
Consumers Worldwide Show Strong Interest in Mobile Access to Local TV Broadcasts of the 2008 Beijing Games
SUNNYVALE, Calif., 20 Aug PRNewswire AsiaNet/InfoQuest Consumers in Asian and Latin American markets most interested in viewing news and sports on their mobile phones Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile with its high performance single chip mobile TV solutions, today released the results of aread more
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