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Banking and the aec: More talk than action
Business, Published on 13/01/2012
» Amid all the buzz about the Asean Economic Community (AEC) coming in 2015, there has been very little talk about the banking industry. Public and private entities have staged countless seminars on what might happen to exports, tourism, logistics, or even skilled labour flows (which aren't really happening), but banking and financial services feature only in the background of these discussions.
Honda revving up for record motorcycle sales this year
Business, Santan Santivimolnat, Published on 11/01/2012
» Honda expects record motorcycle sales of 1.5 million units this year, helped by yesterday's simultaneous one-day launch of seven new models.
SET outlook positive on euro-zone moves
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2012
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index is moving swiftly towards a positive trend on prospects that new remedies addressing the euro-zone crisis will take firmer shape, says SCB Securities (SCBS).
Active year ahead for Thai bonds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/01/2012
» Thailand's bond market is expected to see a strong 2012, thanks to favourable rate differentials for foreign investors and strong demand for funding from the public and private sectors.
Thailand's furniture industry looks to intra-Asean markets
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/01/2012
» Thailand's furniture industry should increasingly depend on intra-Asean markets in order to move away from Europe and the US, which have been experiencing economic downturns.
The time is now, The place is asean
Business, Published on 09/01/2012
» Southeast Asia is truly a pleasant place. Not content with having paradise islands such as Pangkor, Phuket, Palawan and Pangandaran in our midst, we are also gracious to a fault.
Real estate firms prepare for future floods
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2012
» Location, location, location has been a byword for all parties related to the real estate industry for a long time. This word is still applicable in all situations, even in the country's worst inundation last year. People are now looking for non-flooded locations.
High risk, high gains await banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2012
» Striking a balance between a higher risk of global volatility and greater opportunities in Asia will be the biggest challenge for local banks in 2012.