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Scaling political mountains
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2016
» Park Won-soon is no stranger to Thailand, which he visited 10 times before taking office in 2011 as the highly popular mayor of Seoul. He even has business cards with his name and position written in Thai, a small touch but an example of how he likes to relate to people in the other countries he visits.
Trading up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/07/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has set off a wave of destruction in the global economy and it could be years before full health is restored. Global merchandise trade could fall by as much as 32% this year under the worst-case scenario outlined by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in April.
Overhauling the office
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/03/2019
» Noelle Coak doesn't hesitate when asked about the place she calls home. "My home is in Japan, Tokyo. My family is in Japan, my husband, my son and two dogs," she replies.
The next 140 years
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2018
» After expanding aggressively in Southeast Asia, mostly in the capital-intensive power business, Bangkok-based B.Grimm Group is preparing to take the next steps to transform itself into "a real international company".
Remember why we smile
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/08/2016
» Recently, I was honoured to interview Park Won-soon, the mayor of Seoul, who kindly reminded me about Thailand's world-renowned hospitality. A frequent visitor to our country, Mr Park told me, "The smile is the best product of Thailand." His remark got me thinking about how many people seem to have forgotten how "The Land of Smiles" earned its reputation.
New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.
The SEZ shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Amid the protracted global economic malaise, many countries have seen their exports sink in a weak international trade and investment environment. One of the few bright spots has been border trade, thanks to strengthened regional economic integration.
Subsidies under the knife
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/11/2014
» Removing fuel price subsidies is a political hot potato for governments, given that doing so can push up the cost of living and has even caused riots in the past. But the current plunge in world oil prices has been a blessing for governments that have started to take the difficult step of nudging fuel prices up to market levels.
Rojana joins ITD for Dawei
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2013
» The SET-listed Rojana Industrial Park Plc has agreed to partner Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), Thailand's top contractor by market value, to develop the industrial estate of the Dawei deep-sea port project in Myanmar.
Samsung Engineering picks Thailand as Asean hub
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/07/2012
» Samsung Engineering Co has chosen Thailand as its Southeast Asian hub, paving the way for South Korea's leading engineering, procurement and construction company to enter Myanmar and Australia.