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China, Long a Source of Deflation, Starts Raising Prices for the World
Business, Published on 31/03/2021
» Rising raw-materials costs and unrelenting supply-chain constraints are prompting many Chinese exporters to increase prices for the goods they sell abroad, raising fears it may add to global inflationary pressures.
MPI increases for 6th straight month
Business, Published on 28/11/2020
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in October dipped by 0.54% year-on-year, but authorities believe domestic industry is approaching its pre-outbreak momentum as monthly MPI has been rising since May.
Indian opportunity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2020
» India is the world's fifth-largest economy, and one of the fastest-growing in the world. The size of the Indian market, and its increasingly critical role in global supply chains, mean India and its trading partners have much to gain.
Millcon pioneers road construction with steel waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/10/2020
» New road construction at a steel factory compound in Rayong inspired Sureerat Leesawadtrakul, Millcon Steel's president for business innovation, to try a new technique in Thailand.
Sector steels itself for recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2020
» Despite years of sluggish performance worsened by the pandemic, business leaders are optimistic about the steel industry's recovery if the government gives better protection to local manufacturers and goes ahead with megaprojects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Sunny side of the street
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/06/2020
» The trees are still young. The shade is rare. When you walk on the first public park built over the Chao Phraya River, you will need not only your sunglasses but also a hat or an umbrella.
FTI seeks measures to counter Chinese dumping
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2020
» The Iron and Steel Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned cheap Chinese steel imports being dumped in the domestic market could jeopardise the local steel industry.
SET steadies after circuit breaker used twice
Business, Published on 14/03/2020
» Recap: Global bourses were battered this week as the Covid-19 pandemic and plunging oil prices prompted panic-selling worldwide, with a circuit breaker triggered for Thailand's stock market on Thursday and Friday.
What Makes a $60,000 Watch So Expensive?
Business, Published on 28/02/2020
» Most luxury wristwatches are similar in size; they (should) all tell the time. Yet their costs vary as widely as the prices of contemporary art. A stainless steel Rolex Submariner will set you back $7,900, but a pink gold Roger Dubuis Excalibur rings in at $76,000. Aside from the material differences, what factors determine such watches' retail value?
PM must improve his 'soft skills'
News, Published on 25/02/2020
» Over the past several years, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has given thousands of interviews and press conferences, both impromptu and scheduled. By following and reviewing some of his encounters with the public on important occasions, especially in front of the media, a few salient points have emerged about his communication abilities.