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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?
Even as demand softens, China jet market is crucial
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The growing number of Asian business moguls, especially in China, has made the region a promising new frontier for business jet makers. Greater China alone is the third largest market in a forecast by Bombardier, with 876 future deliveries worth US$33 billion, compared with the country's fleet of 300 at the end of last year.
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.
Key challenges for 2015
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thais are hopeful that the Year of the Goat will be an easier and more prosperous one than the rough and bumpy Year of the Horse.
Reform the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2012
» Illegal gambling dens only most visible form of police corruption, the underground economy which police profit from is 20% of the economy.
300 baht minimum daily wage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» 300 baht minimum daily wage policy starts on April 1st & with up to 40% wage increases many companies worry. Last ditch legal effort to stop policy.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Floods hit auto & electronics exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2011
» Auto supply chain stops with roads and transport flooded. High-tech equipment in electronics factories damaged.