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CP chief pushes tourism reboot
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/05/2020
» Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont is urging the government to relax lockdown measures and welcome foreign travellers as soon as possible, and turn the country into a "safe haven" for wealthy visitors.
Road to opportunity
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015
» As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
Wall street jumps but factory data a worry
Business, Published on 27/04/2015
» Recap: While US markets surged, many other global stock markets sagged in response to disappointing factory activity in China, Japan and the euro zone, and concerns over Greek debt. The same worries pushed down Thai stocks.
Bye bye big stores, hello small stores
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2013
» Small & friendly stores along mass transit routes (selling food, consumer, health & beauty products) replacing controversial big stores (hypermarkets).
Micro-insurance for the poor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» For sale in 7-11 soon, low-cost insurance policies for poor people to deal with risks such as cancer, Songkran accidents or home fires.
Floods: Donation fraud & burglary
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/11/2011
» Hacked phone system at flood donation center sends donations to thieves' bank account. Huge CP Group donation goes missing, reveals all.
Rubber craze
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2011
» Skyrocketing rubber prices have triggered a rush to plant rubber trees.
Wave of investment money likely heading towards Asia and Thailand from US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2010
» The US is deeply mired in a sluggish economy with high levels of unemployment. US policy to get its economy moving again may affect Asia.