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Lack of funds hinders trade
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 23/05/2014
» Manila: Lack of investment in transportation connectivity is hindering the region from realising the full potential of Asean trade but this could be solved through partnerships between public and private sectors as a bloc, said panelists on trade connectivity at the 2014 World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Tap Oman, sectors urged
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 12/05/2014
» Exporters of cosmetics and food are recommended to tap into the Middle Eastern market through Oman, which has friendly regulations, say industrial executives.
Myanmar needs more labour skills
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 10/05/2014
» Despite an influx of foreign investment and large resource base, Myanmar's exponential growth in gross domestic product (GDP) could be held back by inadequate basic infrastructure and a lack of skilled workers, says a Yangon-based business and market entry adviser.
Srithai looks abroad as domestic sales fall
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 08/05/2014
» Chon Buri: Srithai Superware Plc, the world's leading manufacturer of melamine tableware, expects its sales revenue to rise to more than 10.5 billion baht this year from 9.4 billion last year, thanks to rising exports making up for weak domestic consumption.
SCG plans B11bn push into Asean
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 01/05/2014
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's top industrial conglomerate, is set to invest more than 11 billion baht to expand its business in Asean, including constructing a greenfield cement plant in Laos for 10 billion baht.
Boom times for Myanmar
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 26/04/2014
» A robust economy is the main attraction for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asean and elsewhere in Asia, particularly in Myanmar, where recent economic liberalisation has boosted investment substantially, say international analysts.
Think out of the box
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 31/03/2014
» If they are to realise their full potential, Thai entrepreneurs must think beyond their home market to regional level, says not-for-profit development organisation Global Entrepreneur Thailand (GET).
CLMV unprepared for AEC
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 28/03/2014
» Low integration and lack of regional market information are making small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) poorly prepared for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), say experts.
Plastics industry sees hope in Asean
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 27/03/2014
» The Thai plastics industry should prioritise Asean before other markets to achieve long-term growth and mitigate weak domestic demand, said Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of Srithai Superware Plc.
Banpu sees light with focus on solar power
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 18/03/2014
» Rayong: The SET-listed Banpu Plc, Asean's leading coal producer, is looking into solar power opportunities in Japan and Thailand in its moves to minimise effects from fluctuating coal prices.