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Japanese executives buttressing Thai hub
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2013
» Japanese firms are starting to apply a Thailand-plus-One strategy in Southeast Asia by using Thailand as a hub to expand business in the region and reap the benefits of upcoming regional integration and free trade agreements, says the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro).
Global woes hit investment outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2013
» The global economic slowdown, especially in China, rising interest rates and declining electronics demand are posing threats to Thailand's investment outlook in the second half of the year, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
SCG moves away from China, eyes Asean investment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2013
» With China's unfavourable economic prospects threatening the global economy, Siam Cement Group (SCG) is focusing on neighbouring Southeast Asian countries for investment.
Asean urged to improve infrastructure
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/07/2013
» The Asean region has become increasingly attractive because of its fast economic growth but infrastructure deadlock and the development gap among members still need to be addressed, says Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Chicken of the Sea in US push
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2013
» Chicken of the Sea International expects revenue growth of 8% and volume growth of 2% in the US despite a shrinking seafood market in that country.
European firms want more skills
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2013
» Facing limited impact from the higher minimum wage, European firms operating in Thailand say an inadequate supply of skilled labour is their top concern, with regional integration unlikely to ease the situation.
Alstom pins hopes on Asia
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/06/2013
» GENEVA : Alstom SA is pinning its hopes on winning a multimillion-euro metro line project and a high-speed train agreement to help it establish a larger presence in Thailand.
PSL buoyant for 2014 bump
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/05/2013
» Precious Shipping Plc (PSL) is getting more bullish about the expected recovery of the global shipping industry in 2014, saying positive signs indicate the US, Japan and Europe will become the engines of growth from next year onwards.
Chadchat proposes oil pipeline bridge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/04/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt is pushing a pipeline bridge linking the Andaman Sea with the Gulf of Thailand to serve oil transportation to countries such as China and South Korea.
ADB expects robust Asean growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2013
» Southeast Asian economies will maintain resilient growth this year and the next thanks to robust domestic demand and deeper regional integration, but capital inflows will continue to pressure currencies, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).