BUSINESS CALENDAR
PRESS BRIEFINGS
MONDAY:
Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre is holding a briefing on Thailand’s economic outlook for the third quarter and the impact from the international trade war at its head office on Ratchadaphisek Road.
The Mae Fah Luang Foundation is holding a presser on its new “Doi Tung Plus; Social Enterprise Store” at the foundation’s head office on Rama IV Road.
IMG Thailand and Bangkok Bank Plc are holding a press conference for the 2nd Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2018 at Lifestyle Hall, Siam Paragon. This year’s event is being organised under the concept “Ride for All” and welcomes cyclists of all abilities and ages to take part at Siam Country Club Pattaya, Chonburi, from November 24-25.
TUESDAY:
The New Economy Academy, a unit of the Foreign Trade Department, is holding a briefing on export trends for this half. The press briefing is being held at the Foreign Trade Department, the Commerce Ministry.
ME by TMB is unveiling new financial products designed for the digital era which match everchanging consumer lifestyles. The event takes place on the 19th floor of Gaysorn Urban Resort.
Siam Kubota Corporation, a farm machine and equipment firm, is unveiling marketing plans to cash in on rice and crops for the 2018 season. The event is being held at Park Hyatt Bangkok.
WEDNESDAY:
Fitch’s Half-Yearly Investor Briefing session, focusing on “Property Investment Outlook”, is taking place at Pimarn Siam Hall, The Athenee Hotel. A guest speak at the event, Yingyong Nilasena of the
Government Pension Fund, is sharing his thoughts on GPF’s investment experience in both the Thai and global property markets, while an executive from Fitch, Nichaya Seamanontaprinya, is holding talks on the risks related to retail property investment companies and REITs.
Thai Bond Market Association president Tada Phutthitada is giving a report on the bond market situation in the second quarter and trends for the third at the association’s office, located on the 10th floor of Ton Son Tower.
The Electronic Transactions Development Agency or ETDA is
giving details of its upcoming event to mark its eighth anniversary from July 23-25. The press conference is being held at Open Forum Room, the ETDA Office at The Nine Grand Tower.
Toyota Motor Thailand is celebrating its 10-millionth vehicle to have been produced in Thailand. The celebration is being held at its plant in Samrong, Samut Prakan province.
SEMINARS
MONDAY:
SCG is organising “Sustainable Development Symposium 2018 or SD Symposium
2018”, a forum that allows leaders from the private and public sectors, SMEs, entrepreneurs and millennials to exchange perspectives. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, together with key leaders from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Michelin, Lux Research and SCG, are panellists at the forum, taking place at Athenee Hotel.
The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations is holding a seminar on investing during bearish conditions at Sukree Kaewcharoen Auditorium, the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
KTC or Krungthai Credit Cards is holding KTC FIT Talk on risks and preventative measures from electronic and online payments and safety systems at KTC Pop, UBC II Building, Soi Sukhumvit 33.
THURSDAY:
Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is joining the Korea Cosmetic Association and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency to organise a seminar called “2018 One Asia Cosmetic & Beauty
Forum” at Bitec.
EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY:
The Medical Devices Asean 2018 is being held with an eye toward positioning Thailand as a hub for medical technology, devices, services and general healthcare for medical professionals in the Asean region. It runs until Friday at Impact.