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High-speed trains to replace cars, trucks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2012
» 82-83% of Thai transport still by roads. Shift to more efficient railway transportation for goods & passengers focus of study.
Is inflation spiraling out of control?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
Indonesian business: Learning about ASEAN
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2012
» With 17,000 islands & 240 million people Indonesia's economy has grown 50% in the past seven years & an important part of the Asean Economic Community from 2015.
State Railway: Land rich but loses money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» State enterprise with worst financial performance finally reports on assets, liabilities & losses. Essential step in restructuring for efficiency.
Thai-China deals signed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2011
» Historic Agreements to lessen use of US dollar in Thai-China trade & to work together on water management, energy & education.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.
Flood-damaged machinery replaced
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2011
» As the inspection, repair & replacement of flood-damaged machinery begins, Berli Jucker Company (founded in Bangkok in 1882) to play important role.
Floods: Escape to tent cities near homes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2011
» Flood refugees find high ground near their homes to protect them from burglars and wait out floods.
Floods hit auto & electronics exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2011
» Auto supply chain stops with roads and transport flooded. High-tech equipment in electronics factories damaged.
Asean labour market for IT professionals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2011
» The borders between Asean countries will begin to disappear for skilled computer workers starting in 2015.