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Cafe Amazon branch planted in Muscat
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/08/2018
» PTT Plc has opened the first branch of Cafe Amazon in the Middle East in Oman's capital, Muscat.
Korea Inc sharpens strategic focus in Asean
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/06/2018
» South Korea is shifting its economic focus from mostly developed countries in Asia, North America and Europe to Southeast Asia with its "New Southern Policy", which aims to strengthen economic ties with Asean to diversify its trade links, a Korean minister says.
China, Japan test platform on Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2018
» Thailand will be a proving ground for the proposed Chinese-Japanese economic platform as the two giant economies seek efficient investment in Asean.
INKA aims at Thai railway expansions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2018
» Indonesian state-owned corporation PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) says it wants to strengthen its foothold in Southeast Asia by participating in the many railway megaprojects planned by the Thai government to compete with larger peers from China and Japan.
Hong Kong's new mission
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/05/2018
» Hong Kong's developed financial market, strategic location and increasing government budget for innovation and technology could further enhance the territory's capacity to help mobilise funds to support sustainable development globally.
Thai-Danish merger creates SMC NIRAS
Business, Published on 25/05/2018
» SMC Consulting Engineers has joined forces with Denmark's NIRAS International Consulting to broaden their collective presence on Asean's growing infrastructure markets.
Industry 4.0 guide
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» Industry 4.0 is the buzzword you hear everywhere these days, describing the rush to harness the potential of digital technology to make operations smarter, more efficient and profitable. It's no surprise that the energy industry has been leading the pack, in the view of William Ruh, chief digital officer at General Electric (GE). Its very survival is at stake.
Clinging to hope
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» They have survived many challenges, from a genocide that killed nearly 3 million of their people, the ultimate fight for freedom from Pakistan, a series of coups since independence in 1971, and the assassination of the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. But the people of Bangladesh still find it in their hearts to help those even less fortunate than themselves, in this case hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees.
7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Seoul support
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and South Korea and there is indeed much to celebrate. Since 1958, the two nations have steadily developed a mutually beneficial relationship in key areas from politics and economics to culture and tourism. Bilateral trade has increased tremendously from US$59 million in 1978 to $13 billion in 2015.