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FedEx Trade keen on Thailand's freight market
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/01/2013
» FedEx Trade Networks, a unit of FedEx Corporation, has opened its first office in Thailand after a decade of keeping a minimal presence, aiming to tap the country's fast-growing freight forwarding market.
PTTEP game for more Africa outlays
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/12/2012
» Thailand's sole petroleum explorer, PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), estimates its recently acquired UK-based Cove Energy will require US$1.3 billion in investment capital for its operation the next five years.
DHL hitches a ride on Thai growth
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 20/11/2012
» DHL, the global leader in logistics, will spend 50 million euros (1.96 billion baht) on its supply chain business in Thailand over the next two and a half years, cementing the firm's position in its fastest-growing Asia-Pacific market.
People power pays dividends
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/07/2012
» People, not finances alone, are what determine a company's success, especially during periods of economic crisis, says the Hay Group, the global management consulting firm.
Change in tourism tack urged
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/06/2012
» Thailand enjoys a geographical advantage in becoming an Asean tourism and logistics hub, but the country must still focus on developing new tourism products, especially if it wants to attract repeat visitors, says one travel industry insider.
Asean members urged to adopt e-tourism
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 31/05/2012
» Asean countries need to make tourism a mainstream development strategy, with proactive measures aimed at reducing obstacles to travel mobility in the best attempt to reap the benefits of regional economic integration, says Supachai Panitchpakdi, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
Tetra Pak prepares for new dairy boom
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/05/2012
» The dairy industry can look forward to several lucrative years as rising purchasing power prompts 2.7 billion low-income consumers to try packed liquid dairy products, says the Tetra Pak Group.
American Standard staying put
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/05/2012
» Despite severe flood damage, American Standard B&K has made a comeback and remains committed to Thailand.
Reinsurers say country lacks data on flood-risk assessment
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 23/03/2012
» A comprehensive information system and preventive infrastructure must be established to avoid future shocks and severe losses from natural disasters such as floods, reinsurance experts say.