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Green but greying
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Visit a rice farm anywhere in Asia these days and you will see a life that has hardly changed in decades. Transplanting paddy sprouts into muddy soil, swatting itch-inducing stalks with a sharp sickle and lifting heavy rice sacks into a rickety truck are all part of the backbreaking routine.
Fighting corruption at its core
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» In recent years, governments worldwide have been trying to improve legislation and enforcement against corruption, while businesses in many countries have taken unprecedented actions to strengthen compliance policies and proactively work together, with the public sector, in clamping down on bribes or activities that could lead to bribery. Despite these efforts, bribery and compliance issues remain major challenges that corporations and the public continue to face in doing business globally.
Sepo plans roadshows to promote TFF IPO
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2018
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to hold roadshows to rally support for an initial public offering (IPO) of the Thailand Future Fund (TFF) after the infrastructure fund secures approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
New PDP accounts for disruptive forces
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2018
» The latest revision of the national power development plan (PDP), an electricity master development plan for the next 20 years, has officially begun, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Grocery delivery continues to morph
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» Online grocery startups like HappyFresh, which "uberise" grocery shopping by delivering products from big retailers to consumers' homes, may be in a delicate strategic situation with giants like Tesco and Big C implementing their own online grocery offerings.
Panasonic sales view warms
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/01/2018
» Panasonic A.P. Sales Thailand Co, the distributor of Panasonic electrical appliances, plans to increase sales by 15% in its fiscal 2018 ending March 31, 2019 to 14.5 billion baht.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
Image problem: Madrasas resist Modi portraits
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/01/2018
» Maulana Altaf Hussain Mazahiri is an angry man. The target of his outrage is the government in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, which has issued an order that a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi be displayed in the school he runs.
Tomato belt continues to thrive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2018
» Tao Ngoi district in Sakon Nakhon has been famous for decades as the tomato production hub of the Northeast.
'Fake news' and political bullies
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.