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Learning from each other
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 12/05/2014
» More than three decades ago, Asian countries mostly looked at western countries when they wanted to learn how to develop: which ideas were worth adopting and which ones were not. But today, some Asian countries have become role models that other developing countries cannot ignore.
Time for a 'fat tax'?
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 28/04/2014
» When people talk about development and urbanisation in Asia, most think of the good aspects outweighing the bad ones. But modernisation can be a double-edged sword.
Still some missing links
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 31/03/2014
» India has stepped up its already vigorous effort to improve connectivity with Asean by road, rail, air and sea in order not to miss trade opportunities not only with the 10 Southeast Asian countries, but also with China, say experts.
Continental woos Japanese carmakers to expand Asean tyre sales
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 04/11/2013
» Continental AG, the Germany-based tyre manufacturer, is seeking a stronger foothold in Southeast Asia by lifting its sales proportion to the Japanese carmakers whose products dominate the regional market.
Pepsi eager to reclaim its soda crown
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 31/08/2013
» RAYONG: Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading faces a brisk challenge to recapture its leading position in the carbonated soft drink market here, given the difficulties it is facing in reaching out to conventional shops.
Thaioil plans $300m JV for midstream factory
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 04/07/2013
» Thaioil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest refinery, will co-invest with one of the world's leading trade and investment groups _ Japan's Mitsui & Co _ to build a US$300-million midstream petrochemical factory.
SCG cements plan of action for Myanmar
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 06/06/2013
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate, will start construction of its first cement plant in Myanmar in the second half of this year after the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) recently gave it the green light.
Siva suffers setback in Laos project arbitration
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 07/01/2013
» The dispute between Thai-Lao Lignite (TLL) and the Lao government has taken a new twist benefiting the latter, with the recent verdict by a Malaysian court setting aside an arbitration award that Vientiane was ordered to pay the Thai firm.
Mitr Phol keen to list units abroad
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 07/08/2012
» Mitr Phol Sugar Corporation is considering listing its subsidiaries on foreign bourses, as its operations abroad may need cash to expand.
Tax incentives needed for REITs
Business, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 18/07/2012
» The key factor in making real estate investment trusts (REITs) a new safe haven for investors will depend on setting tax incentives and revising the land lease period to more than the present 30 years, says Sorachon Boonsong, a partner at Baker & McKenzie.