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Germany's green guru touts feed-in tariffs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/02/2013
» Both the government and the financial sector have a bigger role to play in Thailand's shift to renewable energy, says a German politician and energy policy expert.
DHL chief urges govt to support logistics
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/02/2013
» Germany's Deutsche Post DHL, the world's largest logistics group, is urging the Thai government to continue investing in infrastructure and education to address the challenges faced by the logistics industry.
Food entrepreneurs expand niche markets
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/02/2013
» Niche food remains the hot business choice for young entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on high profit margins, says the Industrial Promotion Department.
Industrial sectors expect strong 2013
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/12/2012
» Industry veterans see rosy prospects for 2013, especially for the cement and property sectors.
Seminar: Legal reform key as region strengthens ties
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/11/2012
» Thailand must undertake reform of obsolete laws and regulations to ensure competitiveness ahead of deepening regional trade and economic integration in Asean and beyond, says the International Trade Promotion Department.
Crude price may hit $130 next year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/10/2012
» Dubai crude, one of Thailand's benchmark prices, could be in the range of US$120-$130 a barrel next year in light of global economic and political uncertainties, according to oil experts.
Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
Truckers concerned about liberalisation
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» Local land transport operators are worried about a possible influx of US and European companies to Thailand through Asean nominees as Western markets decline.
Maersk Line expects small gain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/10/2012
» The Thai unit of Denmark's Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, expects a better performance this year thanks to its cost-saving efforts and new services.
People power pays dividends
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/07/2012
» People, not finances alone, are what determine a company's success, especially during periods of economic crisis, says the Hay Group, the global management consulting firm.