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Challenges facing agriculture in SE Asia
Published on 06/06/2013
» Agriculture has been an engine for economic growth and development in Southeast Asia, lifting millions out of poverty and positioning the region and potential powerhouses, such as Myanmar, to be a source of global food security. Today the region faces new challenges to meet growing demand, with risks from natural resource scarcity, shocks from food price volatility, and climate change.
Long-Lasting beauty
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 03/06/2013
» How many pumps of shampoo do you usually use to fully cleanse your hair, and does it even matter?
'Future proofing' the agriculture sector
Published on 01/06/2013
» Asian economies stand vulnerable to climate change. Some of the most significant impacts are expected to hit the agriculture sector.
More solar licences to be revoked
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/05/2013
» A combined 700 megawatts of approved solar farm operating licences held by benign licence holders will be revoked soon, says an Energy Ministry senior official.
Sustainability awareness high in Asean but accountability still weak
Asia focus, Published on 07/05/2013
» Although almost 80% of the companies in Asean feel that they need to operate their businesses in a sustainable way, fewer than half have committed the resources to manage that strategy, according to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Steady and sustainable growth: the argument for investment in Laos
Asia focus, Published on 07/05/2013
» With all the hype surrounding Myanmar these days, investors could be forgiven for not paying as much attention to Thailand’s northeastern neighbour. A number of exciting developments took place in Laos in 2012 and more are in the pipeline this year. As a result, there is a strong argument for investment in this country of 7 million that is far from having reached its potential.
Islands plenty
Asia focus, Published on 07/05/2013
» Despite falling 40,000 arrivals short of its target of 1 million tourists last year, the government of the Maldives says the rise in visitors from Asia should help it achieve the milestone this year.
Siemens targets big projects
Business, King-oua Laohong, Published on 07/05/2013
» Munich-based Siemens, an industrial bellwether that makes products ranging from fast trains and gas turbines to hearing aids, foresees flourishing prospects for its Thai operations particularly in line with the government's planned 2-trillion-baht infrastructure projects.
ADB flags danger of 'asset bubbles'
AFP, Published on 03/05/2013
» NEW DELHI - Emerging Asia needs to be on guard against "asset bubbles" as central banks globally loosen monetary policy, the Asia Development Bank (ADB)'s managing director warned on Friday.
Still a long way to thai business sustainability
Business, PwC Thailand, Published on 30/04/2013
» Over the past few years, we have seen a gradual shift in the way that companies in Thailand view responsible _ and therefore sustainable _ business. Thai corporate leaders increasingly see good business as going beyond ad hoc philanthropic activities branded as corporate social responsibility (CSR). Businesses today must be able to recognise and respond to the complex risks and opportunities presented by emerging global megatrends _ climate change, population growth, ecosystem degradation and resource scarcity.