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Two stimulus schemes could face hurdles
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2023
» Legal and funding challenges could derail or significantly scale down implementation of the costly digital wallet and e-refund schemes the government plans to roll out next year, blunting GDP growth estimates for 2024, according to analysts.
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Deadly prescription
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2016
» No one can accuse Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of not delivering on his election promises. Since he was sworn in two months ago after campaigning on a pledge to rid his country of the scourge of drugs, more than 2,000 people allegedly linked to the drug trade have been killed.
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Make way for women
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2016
» Recently, we have seen the rise to power of women in two of Thailand's neighbouring countries. As a woman who cares little about power but believes strongly in diversity, I think this is something that all of Asean should applaud.
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Don't bet on a bounce
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2016
» The tumbling price of natural rubber has severely hurt growers in Southeast Asia, home to about 80% of the world's production. Despite the latest attempt by the Thai government to help growers, the outlook remains bleak for the commodity, for which prices have been falling for five years amid a supply glut and slowing demand in a weak global economy.
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Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam seek three-way benefits
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are looking to strengthen three-way economic cooperation in anticipation of a surge in investment under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
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Foreigners watch and wait
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2014
» Thailand should look ahead to holding a new election and putting a functioning government in place as a solution to months-long political strife and to prevent long-term harm to the Thai economy, say foreign business leaders.
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KrisEnergy denies link to Thaksin
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2014
» KrisEnergy Ltd, the Singapore-listed upstream oil and gas company, acquired assets in the Gulf of Thailand but dismissed reports about its link with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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New Zealand keen on Thai trade hub
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2013
» Thailand's geographical advantages prompted New Zealand firms to consider expanding their presence to Southeast Asia using Thailand as a regional hub, says New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
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Myanmar 'offers big challenge'
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2013
» Myanmar's opening up gives Thailand opportunities but challenges also lie ahead in terms of investments to improve infrastructure and skilled labour supply, say European executives.
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Chadchat proposes oil pipeline bridge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/04/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt is pushing a pipeline bridge linking the Andaman Sea with the Gulf of Thailand to serve oil transportation to countries such as China and South Korea.
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