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Best foot forward
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Balance is a word that everybody understands, but not everyone succeeds at applying the concept in life or business. This is not the case with Alexis Nasard, the new CEO of Bata, who has made it his mission to steer the renowned footwear company along a steady and sustainable course.
Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
Slight hurt seen from China slack
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/08/2016
» China's slowing economic growth trajectory will inevitably affect trade and investment with Thailand, but the service sector and other economic initiatives can lend support to future growth impetus, say Chinese academics.
HSBC urges fintech affiliation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/08/2016
» Financial institutions need to explore opportunities in cooperating with financial technology (fintech) companies to leverage their strengths in technology-related services and offer new financial solutions, says a banking executive.
AIS ranked the best employer by Aon
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/08/2016
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) has been named the "best of the best" employer in Thailand by management consultant Aon Hewitt.
Fears over lacklustre investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/07/2016
» Despite the robust pace of public investment, private investment has been subpar, while a change in government policies is needed to upgrade Thailand's competitiveness, say analysts.
Farmers facing defaults
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2016
» Agricultural households are most at risk of defaulting on loans due to their high debt service coverage ratio, which has been exacerbated by the slow economic recovery, reports the Bank of Thailand.