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Natural Warrior
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/03/2013
» Research normally has a long shelf life in Thailand, if not forever. This is unsurprising in a country that spends trifling amounts on "research and non-development".
Food entrepreneurs expand niche markets
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/02/2013
» Niche food remains the hot business choice for young entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on high profit margins, says the Industrial Promotion Department.
Floodwall subsidy budget slashed after scrutiny
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/01/2013
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has trimmed the state budget to subsidise industrial estates' flood-wall construction by 334 million baht to 2.67 billion.
East-West corridor hits a roadblock
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/01/2013
» It has been two decades since the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delineated one of the most ambitious road links in modern Asian history: the East West Economic Corridor (EWEC).
Chevrolet celebrates record sales year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/01/2013
» Chevrolet, part of US-based General Motors (GM), ended 2012 with record-breaking sales growth of 139% over 2011, thanks to the government's first-time car buyer scheme and strong post-flood demand.
Tesco Lotus goes back to school
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 08/01/2013
» One of the most startling realisations for parents helping their children with homework is discovering that their own grasp of simple school subjects has dwindled over time.
SMEs 'need B143bn subsidy' for minimum wage rise
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 27/12/2012
» The government needs to implement wage subsidies totalling 143 billion baht over the next three years to offset the effects of the increase in the nationwide daily minimum wage on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), say researchers.
Government urged to put faith in renewable energy
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/12/2012
» Although national policy stipulates an increase of renewable energy to 25% of energy use by 2025, the type of energy to promote is up for debate.
Industrial sectors expect strong 2013
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/12/2012
» Industry veterans see rosy prospects for 2013, especially for the cement and property sectors.
PTTEP game for more Africa outlays
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/12/2012
» Thailand's sole petroleum explorer, PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), estimates its recently acquired UK-based Cove Energy will require US$1.3 billion in investment capital for its operation the next five years.