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Company man
Asia focus, Published on 19/03/2018
» Shinsotsu-ikkatsu-saiyo, the tradition of simultaneous recruitment and employment of new graduates by companies, has long been unique to Japan and South Korea, before the latter abolished the practice in 2010. But in the world's third largest economy it is so embedded in the culture, who's to say it's not working for the country and its people?
Getting the green light on electric cars
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/10/2016
» As of Sept 30, Thailand had 52 electric sedans on the road. There are roughly 1.3 million electric cars on the roads worldwide, but with fears batteries will flatten in traffic or flooding will lead to lasting damage, Thai drivers have been slow on the uptake.
Right products for the right markets the key in Asean
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Unfazed by the fierce competition in Southeast Asia's largest automotive market, Apollo Tyres Ltd rolled into Thailand two years ago, hoping to present another side of Indian brands and create a space for itself within Asean.
Group Lease ready to roll regionally
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 13/03/2015
» GL started as a motorcycle financing business and by 2010 had become one of the top 10 in Thailand. Until 2011 we were focused purely on Thailand, where we have nearly 250 points of sale. But as a result of the floods in 2011, we accelerated our plans to expand across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Two-wheel turning point
Asia focus, Published on 10/11/2014
» For millions of people in the developing world, the purchase of a motorcycle is the first concrete sign that they are moving up the economic ladder. The rapid pace of development in Asia has been especially good for the motorcycle industry for the past three decades or so, but challenges are starting to emerge.
Smartphone navigation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2011
» Smartphones are emerging as essential navigation aids while driving and may even drive the car by themselves one day (Google Driverless Car).