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DHL chief urges govt to support logistics
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/02/2013
» Germany's Deutsche Post DHL, the world's largest logistics group, is urging the Thai government to continue investing in infrastructure and education to address the challenges faced by the logistics industry.
FTI begs Yingluck for help
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 18/12/2012
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra asking for help after the Labour Ministry decided not to extend the nationality verification deadline from Dec 14 for migrant workers.
Seminar: Legal reform key as region strengthens ties
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/11/2012
» Thailand must undertake reform of obsolete laws and regulations to ensure competitiveness ahead of deepening regional trade and economic integration in Asean and beyond, says the International Trade Promotion Department.
Seminar: Environmentally conscious travellers a growing trend
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 19/11/2012
» The tourism sector must halt its seeming "race to the bottom" and try to retain those tourists willing to spend money but not at the expense of society or the environment, say experts.
German firm plans new faucet factory
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/11/2012
» The local unit of Germany's Grohe AG, a leading provider of premium bath faucets and showers, will build a third, 600-million-baht factory in Thailand to serve a larger market under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
FTI against customs deposit guarantee
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 22/10/2012
» Local transport operators have voiced concerns over a proposal of the Customs Department for cross-border shipments, saying their competitiveness will be hurt if the new regulation takes effect.
Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
Truckers concerned about liberalisation
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» Local land transport operators are worried about a possible influx of US and European companies to Thailand through Asean nominees as Western markets decline.
Parts group fears brain drain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/09/2012
» The brain drain of skilled labour to neighbouring countries when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) begins in 2015 will likely hinder growth in the Thai auto parts industry, says the leading trade group.
Japanese investors issue request to the government
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/09/2012
» The inability to speedily facilitate patent registration for foreign companies in Thailand is likely to hinder the country's competitiveness in the world market, said a representative from the Embassy of Japan.