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Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/12/2015
» The skills gap has hit Thai businesses across the board but executives say they are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel as both the government and business operators are taking a more serious approach to solving workforce problems.
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.
Banner year for NZ relations with Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/07/2015
» Asean's intensive economic integration with China as well as the region's fast-growing economy could pave the way for New Zealand and Asean to deepen their economic relations as the two celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties this year.
Recipe for success
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/07/2015
» Walking into a cookery class of seven students at CPIT, the largest vocational training institute on New Zealand's South Island, I am surprised to see almost all Asian faces — both boys and girls — with only one Kiwi as they prepare food as part of their studies.
Global conscience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/02/2015
» On a sunny afternoon in a hotel overlooking the peaceful Chao Phraya River, Dr Mohamed ElBaradei walks into a suite for an interview after spending a busy morning that included a talk with high-school students. His topic: how to change the world to make it a safer and more pleasant place to live.
Geocycle sees growth recycling
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2014
» Geocycle, a business unit of Siam City Cement Plc (SCCC), projects annual revenue growth will remain at 20-30% in the next three to five years on continuous investment to expand its operations and increasing awareness about waste management in Thailand.
GM values the gentle touch
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/02/2014
» When Mary Barra took the helm at General Motors (GM) last month as the first female chief executive of any global car company, it raised questions about whether women are ready to take a bigger role in this male-dominated industry.
SCCC plans to increase production
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/12/2012
» Siam City Cement Plc (SCCC) will resume operations at two kilns shut down for two years and cut its cement exports to serve recovering demand in Thailand.
Solar power lights up phangnga school
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2012
» It was a perfect day for students of Yaowawit private boarding school in Phangnga to enjoy their weekend. The weather was not so hot, with showers in the morning before bright sunlight came at noon.
SCG helps to educate Asean students
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/07/2012
» Not content just to spearhead investments across Southeast Asia, the Siam Cement Group (SCG) has also become a pioneer in corporate social responsibility (CSR) ahead of the Asean Economic Community integration in 2015.