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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.
Sunrise in Cambodia
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/12/2012
» When the government decided to raise the daily minimum wage to 300 baht nationwide, labour-intensive industries knew sunset was descending on their businesses.
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.
Ministry 'will remain on course'
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 27/10/2012
» An expected change of the industry minister in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle will not result in major changes in the country's industrial policies, says Industry Minister M.R. Pongsvas Svasti.
FTI against customs deposit guarantee
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 22/10/2012
» Local transport operators have voiced concerns over a proposal of the Customs Department for cross-border shipments, saying their competitiveness will be hurt if the new regulation takes effect.
Smoother border passage, coach production sought
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» The government must take urgent steps to allow Thai transport operators to move more freely into neighbouring countries and encourage cost-effective coach manufacturing if local businesses are to enjoy the benefits of Asean integration.
SCG's Myanmar plant seeks clarity on law
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/10/2012
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's top industrial conglomerate, is waiting for Myanmar to pass its controversial foreign investment law before proceeding with plans to build a cement plant in the neighbouring country.
Parts group fears brain drain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/09/2012
» The brain drain of skilled labour to neighbouring countries when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) begins in 2015 will likely hinder growth in the Thai auto parts industry, says the leading trade group.
Legal issues remain obstacle
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/06/2012
» Thailand risks losing the regional race for foreign direct investment, as authorities have failed to foster an environment of legal certainty for foreign businesses to operate here, says Herbert Smith LLP, a full-service international law firm.
Change in tourism tack urged
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/06/2012
» Thailand enjoys a geographical advantage in becoming an Asean tourism and logistics hub, but the country must still focus on developing new tourism products, especially if it wants to attract repeat visitors, says one travel industry insider.