Bangkok--Sep 15--SET
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) cordially invites you to “Thailand Focus 2004”, a three-day conference that will present the country’s economic and industrial competitiveness to about 300 fund managers from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, who collectively have approximately USD 1.3 trillion worth of assets under management.
The event is co-hosted by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FeTCO), Credit Suisse First Boston and ABN AMRO and will be held on September 20 — 23, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Rajadamri Road, in central Bangkok.
“Thailand Focus 2004”, with the theme “Thailand: The New Competitive Landscape”, will unveil the country’s macroeconomic and financial standing as well as the prospects for five key sectors: infrastructure, transportation, energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and property. The Thai Prime Minister, H.E. Pol. Lt.Col. Thaksin Shinawatra, will preside over the opening ceremonies and deliver the opening remarks for this significant event, the first of its kind in Thailand.
Other keynote speakers include Transport Minister Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, ICT Minister Mr. Surapong Suebwonglee, and Finance Minister Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak.
Other top-level officials, prominent bankers and businessmen, including key executives from multi-national companies such as Toyota Motor Corp., Minebea, Exxon Mobil Refining and Supply Ltd. and Samsung Electronics, will share their views in panel discussions as to why Thailand has a competitive edge as an investment destination.
“Thailand Focus 2004” will therefore mark a great event in Asia, gathering many foreign fund managers from all over the world, and should not be missed. The draft program is enclosed for your reference.
For more information, please contact the Corporate Communications Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 /
Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037/
Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 End.
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