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Wage hike compounded by tougher labour rules
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/11/2012
» Tougher enforcement of labour laws is adding to the costs of businesses already shouldering the higher daily minimum wage, says Adecco, the Swiss human resources firm.
Dow Chemical reaches out to communities in Rayong
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 28/11/2012
» RAYONG : The Thai unit of the US-based Dow Chemical Co is streamlining its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to address the real needs of communities rather than focusing on project numbers.
Yuan unlikely to rule in short term
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» While some observers argue the Chinese renminbi could emerge as the potential rival to the US dollar and dominate Asia's currency market, the chance is likely to be remote for at least the next two decades, according to experts.
Renovate, don't build
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/10/2012
» Energy-efficient buildings are not exclusive to new developments. Old office buildings can be renovated to become green buildings as long as the owners are genuinely committed to it.
Dreambase banks on movie lovers
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» The launch of 3G may be a boon for several businesses. But for video rental shops that thrived over the past decade, high-speed mobile connectivity brings nothing but death. Instead of having to walk to rental shops, video lovers will now be able to rent movies and watch them via apps on their smartphones anywhere on the go.
Going eBay one better
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» Frustrated with not knowing how to get rid of unused items at home?
Thailand's looming power crisis
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/08/2012
» No one would dispute that energy and electricity are the essential backbones of a modern economy. However, questions about what kind of fuel should be used to generate this power have long been debated and are causing uncertainty in Thailand's long-term energy security.
The roots of health care
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/08/2012
» The advent of Western medicine in Thailand about 100 years ago precipitated a decline in traditional herbal medication. Locally made remedies came to be considered backward and were forsaken in favour of the imported medicines that began to feature prominently in the local health care system.
Tech group drags non-profits into IT Age
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/08/2012
» The advent of information technology (IT), particularly the internet, has brought millions of companies online, each vying to capitalise on and empower themselves through the new medium.
Oiling the gears
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 01/08/2012
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should not be disheartened just because they lack the big bucks to make the big leap, says Siriwan Chotiyothin, a 45-year-old entrepreneur and owner of Seeds of Health Co Ltd, a maker of organic moringa seed oil.