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Thai shrimp wins in US court
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2017
» Costco shrimp couldn't be traced back to slave labour on Thai fishing boats says judge who is concerned about human trafficking.
China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Alibaba vs. Lazada: Asean e-commerce fight looming
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2016
» As world shifts to borderless e-commerce system, Amazon & China-backed Lazada set for intense Asean competition.
Sluggish economy, drop in exports continues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2016
» After short period of rising exports, this month exports fell once again in line with slow pace of world trade.
Lao tax on border trade: 70-80% fall in trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2016
» Surprise new border tax by Lao govt cuts border trade by 70-80%. Personal effects greater than $50 also taxed.
Trump takes on China in tweets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2016
» US president-to-be Trump complained about Chinese currency manipulation, barriers to trade & military action in the South China Sea on social media.
CP buys 3rd largest US frozen meal company
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2016
» As gateway to US markets & retailers, leading ready-made food producer in US bought by CP Group.
Digital currency: Singapore to use blockchains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/11/2016
» Once controversial technology pioneered by bitcoin now used by central banks.
Old rice stocks: Farmers ask govt to take old grain
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/11/2016
» Last's rice left unsold due to oversupply leaves no space for farmers to store this year's harvest.
Venture capital fund for startups in key sectors
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2016
» Chiang Mai, agriculture & food, health & tourism SMEs all focus of new venture capital funding drive by government.