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Private sector must lead the way in R&D
Business, Sulak Sivaraksa, Published on 05/06/2012
» The government should allow the private sector to drive research and development and make it easier for people at universities to move into business, says the secretary-general of the national science technology and innovation policy office.
Economists mixedon Asean labour flow
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/06/2012
» Integration in some areas in Asean such as labour should come gradually to ease the risk of a "brain-drain", according to experts speaking at the World Economic Forum on East Asia last week.
Asean urged to improve economic, transport ties
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 01/06/2012
» Asean nations must commit firmly to improving economic ties and transport links, Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says.
Extreme events 'require strong leadership to minimise fallout'
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2012
» Strong leadership and effective communications are critical to minimising the economic impact of natural disasters, agreed speakers at the World Economic Forum.
Thailand gains from regional tourism focus
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2012
» Thailand is well positioned to benefit from projections of rising tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia, say tourism experts speaking yesterday at the World Economic Forum.
Corruption, red tape holding back growth
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 31/05/2012
» Outdated regulations, an inefficient education system and corruption are among the key factors impeding growth in Thailand's competitiveness, said speakers at the World Economic Forum in East Asia yesterday.
Productivity must rise with wages
News, Published on 30/05/2012
» Improving labour productivity to catch up with the recent rise in minimum wages will be critical for Thailand to maintain its competitiveness, according to an economist with the Geneva-based World Economic Forum.
Asean mulls energy path
Business, Published on 30/05/2012
» Asean is being urged to speed up construction of gas pipelines and power grids to enhance energy security.
Asia rising, but no time for complacency
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/05/2012
» More than 630 of the world's top business, social and political leaders will be in Bangkok this week to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia, debating the challenges and opportunities facing the region today and in the near future. The Bangkok Post spoke with the WEF's Sushant Palakurthi Rao about the event's goals.
Govt says WEF not threatened by protests
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 29/05/2012
» The government is confident that this week's World Economic Forum on East Asia will proceed smoothly despite the spectre of mass street protests tomorrow.