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Russia presents case for chrysotile
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/04/2013
» Russian investors are concerned their lack of participation in talks on a chrysotile asbestos ban in Thailand will jeopardise annual bilateral trade in the product worth US$30 million.
No worries over BoI setback
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/03/2013
» The delay of new Board of Investment (BoI) incentives is unlikely to affect foreign direct investment (FDI), as companies remain confident of continued support, say Japanese investors.
Yangon searches for responsible funds
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/03/2013
» Foreign direct investment (FDI) will play a crucial role for Myanmar in its bid to catch up and keep pace with regional development, but companies still need responsible long-term investors, says a high-ranking official from that country.
That sinking feeling
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/03/2013
» Stark images of the lives of fishermen affected by industrial development seem a little hard to believe for Myanmar nationals watching a documentary shown by locals of Chon Buri's Bang Lamung district.
Vocational graduates in the money
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/03/2013
» Vocational school graduates have enjoyed the highest increases in salary since last year's hike in the daily minimum wage due mainly to high demand for such workers in the industrial sector, according to a recent survey.
BoI delays five-year promotion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/03/2013
» The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday decided to postpone indefinitely the launch of Thailand's new five-year promotion policy from its original schedule of the middle of this year.
Corruption Crusader
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/03/2013
» It's pretty hard to live up to the notion of providing mutual benefits for factories and communities when you are in charge of a government agency responsible for dealing with waste, pollution and hazardous materials.
Korat farms keen on BoI boost
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/02/2013
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA : Northeastern provinces are poised to gain from the Board of Investment's (BoI) new investment policy, thanks to its abundant agricultural clusters in the region.
Merck plans Myanmar bid via Thailand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/01/2013
» Merck KGaA, the German pharmaceutical and chemical maker, plans to enter Myanmar using Thailand as the base.
Firms welcome target-industry incentives
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/01/2013
» Business leaders have welcomed the Board of Investment's (BoI) new five-year promotion policy but cautioned the agency to cautiously abandon the existing zone-based regime following the nationwide minimum-wage hike.