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Waste not, want not
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/05/2019
» The government recently set a target to recycle all plastic in the country by 2030. While this ambitious goal is a solid start, Thailand needs to make serious changes to its physical recycling efforts and regulations governing recycled plastic.
Fitto noshes on massive snack market
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/05/2019
» After two years of product testing and tinkering, the small independent snack brand Fitto is finally starting to hit its stride, with 4 million baht in sales per month and distribution in convenience stores nationwide.
Asia lagging on cyberthreat front
Business, William Hicks, Published on 15/05/2019
» Asian countries are lagging behind in responding to cybersecurity threats and should craft legislation focusing on disclosure and defining critical infrastructure, says Siang Tiong, general manager at Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia, a leading cybersecurity firm.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.
Tech experts caution against change for change's sake
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/04/2019
» Digital transformation at companies must be driven by business needs and not simply involve chasing after the latest technology, according to a panel of tech experts.
A company man in an unsettled age
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/04/2019
» Despite being only 44, the chief executive of Unilever Thailand is a man from a bygone era. A man who joins the company right out of university, builds a career and climbs the ladder from intern to executive in an age when most people feel they have no ladder to climb and either jump ship or sink.
Marriott to double local hotel count
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/04/2019
» Marriott International plans to dramatically increase its presence in Thailand, expanding hotels and resorts by about 50% in 3-4 years, unconcerned by political instability or an economic slowdown.
Hitting the road, getting a leg up on rivals
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2019
» While online, app-based food deliveries may be relatively new to Thailand, the motorcycle drivers carrying insulated boxes filled with orders and branded with their company logos have become ubiquitous in the country's urban areas.
US body urges next regime to reform IP
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/03/2019
» The US Chamber of Commerce says intellectual property (IP) should be a top reform priority for the next government to increase the amount of foreign investment coming into Thailand.
For a Denla School vet, everything's academic
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/03/2019
» Not many educators can say they spent their whole life devoted to education. Temyos Pandejpong grew up with education not only at the centre of his life, but as the entirety of his surroundings.