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MJets looks to export successful model beyond Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The slowing world economy is having an impact on business aviation in Thailand, with traffic this year expected to be about the same as last year, when growth was far short of the 12% forecast, according to MJets Ltd, the largest private jet service provider in Thailand.
Even as demand softens, China jet market is crucial
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The growing number of Asian business moguls, especially in China, has made the region a promising new frontier for business jet makers. Greater China alone is the third largest market in a forecast by Bombardier, with 876 future deliveries worth US$33 billion, compared with the country's fleet of 300 at the end of last year.
Malaysia retooling economy for the long haul
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 14/03/2016
» The slowdown in China has sent a ripple effect throughout the world with Malaysia among the victims, recording decline in GDP growth of a full percentage point last year.
Indonesia needs to shift to a new gear
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/01/2016
» Indonesia in 2016 could face another bumpy ride as economic reforms have yet to bear fruit. However, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro is confident that Southeast Asia's biggest economy has what it takes to take advantage of Asean economic integration.
Good neighbour
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015
» Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.
Open for business
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» With its highly visible enthusiasm to become a strategic centre of mainland Asean, Cambodia continues to welcome investors with open arms.
Looking outward
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/09/2015
» Businesses in Thailand have acquired a strong international outlook over the past four decades thanks to growing exports and a strong influx of foreign direct investment. This outlook is now acquiring a new dimension with the growing trend toward outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Thai companies seeking opportunities away from home.
Rapid growth in Vietnam and Cambodia
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/05/2015
» With only a small number of foreign expatriates and high-income earners, emerging economies such as Vietnam and Cambodia were not very enticing for international schools in the past, but that is changing rapidly.
Home taxable Home
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» While Thailand has put off yet another attempt to impose property taxes amid questions about fairness and practicality, a look around the region shows that many countries tax land and buildings using different criteria and rates.
Phnom Penh property takes off
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/03/2015
» The increasing number of foreign investors and expatriates in Cambodia's capital is fuelling demand for higher-quality office and residential space, stimulating more investments in real estate, but property experts are concerned about a possible oversupply emerging in the future.