Poring over Bangkok shares: Hana is darling in dreary market

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Investment analysts are advising investors to recognize the potential of Dana Microelectronic PCL's stock. While Thai electronic companies declined by an average of 18% in 1996, Hana has outperformed the market by posting a gain of 27%. The outstanding performance of its stock has been attributed to Hana's diversification strategy, which makes it less vulnerable to the ups and downs of the semiconductor sector. Hana manufactures a wide range of electronic components for consumer and industrial products.

Electronic Components, Hana Microelectronics Public Co.

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Thai media stocks' hour: advertising revenue fuels confidence in sector

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Thailand's entertainment industry is providing opportunities for investors. In 1996, only entertainment stocks were protected from the effects of an economic slowdown, posting profits when other stocks were going down. Analysts believe that advertising revenue, which posted compound annual growth of 33% in 1996, is fueling the interest in media stocks. Among the entertainment sectors, they forecast radio broadcasting to achieve the biggest increases in growth in 1997 and the coming years.

Entertainment industry

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Delta may take flight among Thai shares

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Electronic stocks in Thailand are expected to pick up on the strength of increasing computer demand in the US. Among Thai companies, it is Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL that is expected to lead because of its edge in research and development activities. The company is foreseen as expanding its production operations in computer equipment, particularly monitors. Such forecasts are welcome news to Delta, which had earlier experienced slight to moderate stock price decreases.

Electronics, Delta Electonics (Thailand) PCL

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