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Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.
Scholar for life
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2017
» I met Prof Dr Satya Vrat Shastri on the evening of Sept 26 for an interview at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. A day earlier, the renowned Sanskrit scholar had had lunch with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, when he reminded his former Sanskrit student about his birthday on Sept 29.
The SEZ shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Amid the protracted global economic malaise, many countries have seen their exports sink in a weak international trade and investment environment. One of the few bright spots has been border trade, thanks to strengthened regional economic integration.
Eye on the ball
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2015
» Monchai Chokephaibulkit's office is filled with balls --footballs, basketballs, rugby balls, volleyballs and more. And when he looks out of his big window, he can see Hua Mark National Stadium opposite the headquarters of the 63-year-old company that supplies sporting equipment and apparel to customers all across Southeast Asia and beyond.
IEAT studies logistics boost
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2013
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has teamed up with seven state agencies to study the development of road links between estates and expressways, aiming to cut logistics costs.
Firms give PM failing grade on logistics gains
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2012
» Yingluck Shinawatra's government has failed to make any substantial headway in logistics and transportation infrastructure after a year in office, especially those that will serve regional integration in 2015, say business leaders.
Mekong plans anger riverside communities
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2012
» Villagers from along the Mekong River have rallied in front of giant construction firm Ch Karnchang, demanding it immediately suspend building the Xayaburi dam on the waterway.