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Cambodian tourism shrugs off political turmoil
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/03/2018
» Tourism, the largest industry in Cambodia, outstripping even the garment industry, has shrugged off the impact of escalating political tensions in the country, as international visitors have been drawn by improved cultural and infrastructure links with China.
Korean businesses tune in to Asean opportunities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2016
» Amid growing awareness about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), member states are being encouraged to further strengthen their integration to draw interest from Korean companies that are exploring more opportunities in the region.
Energy evolution
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2016
» Growing awareness of the impact of air pollution and global warming have been driving more investments in energy from renewable sources and moving green energy to the top of many government policy agendas.
Going with the flow
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/08/2015
» Countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have enjoyed a dramatic increase in Japanese investments, and the recent tripartite agreement for the massive Dawei project in Myanmar could push Japanese direct investment in the area to rise further, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
South Africa and Kenya woo investors from Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2015
» The prospect of gains from regional economic integration has encouraged many Southeast Asian companies to expand within the region in recent years. But as competition intensifies with the arrival of non-Asean businesses looking to tap into the AEC, local companies are urged to look beyond their comfort zone and explore new opportunities farther afield.
Oil and global factors dent Asean business optimism
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/02/2015
» Business confidence in Asean plunged to a three-year low in the last quarter of 2014 and the outlook remains volatile for this year as prevailing global uncertainties have dampened growth prospects, says the London-based consultancy Grant Thornton.
Thirst for growth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2015
» The fast-growing market for healthy drinks in Vietnam has become one of the most competitive in the region, with leading beverage companies from Thailand chasing market share along with other rivals from Asean, Japan, South Korea and China.
Univanich keen on Philippines mill
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/05/2013
» The SET-listed Univanich Palm Oil Plc (UVAN), Thailand's largest palm oil producer and crude palm oil exporter, is making inroads in the Philippines for its first expansion into Asean.