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Facebook's man in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/08/2017
» With 48 million users, Thailand is one of Facebook's top 10 countries in terms of accounts. Bangkok by itself has more Facebook users than any other city in the world.
Social media a key to reaching Myanmar consumers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/07/2017
» As social media gains popularity in Myanmar, more foreign companies are using it to reach consumers who go online for product information. However, marketing to Myanmar's growing consumer class has room for improvement.
Thai investors try to crack Kazakhstan
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/07/2017
» ASTANA: Kazakhstan is seeking to attract foreign investors to explore business opportunities, including oil and gas exploration in its abundant petroleum reserves, say senior Thai government officials.
E-commerce made easy on 11street
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2017
» South Korea-based 11street has spread its wings to capitalise on huge e-commerce opportunities in Thailand, where the penetration rate is a mere 1% of the retail industry.
New buzz in Bangkok
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/05/2017
» Honestbee, the Singapore-based online grocery concierge service, is aggressively expanding in the booming Bangkok market, touting its ability to deliver fresh products within one hour at the same price as consumers would pay in a store.
Property pioneer
Asia focus, Published on 15/05/2017
» The pioneering spirit is what drives many successful entrepreneurs and Steve Melhuish is a prime example. But the co-founder of Southeast Asia's largest online real estate portal is the first to admit that he had no idea exactly what kind of business he wanted to pursue when he first arrived in the region.
Facebook to block local content
News, Published on 09/05/2017
» Facebook Inc has agreed to continue to consider the Thai government's requests to restrict local access to content on its site found to be in violation of the country's laws.
Scepticism about Trump tax plan keeps stocks in check
Business, Published on 01/05/2017
» Recap: Cautious optimism over the US President Donald Trump's radical tax reform and concern about global trade and "America First" policies kept investors' appetite for risky assets in check last week. Concerns about an uptick in bad loans at large banks and the arrival of the XD season triggered a selling spree in the Thai stock market.
E-commerce forces brick-and-mortar stores to innovate
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/04/2017
» With e-commerce being fitted into their arsenals, retailers are now aiming to provide new experiences and greater convenience for shoppers. And while bricks-and-mortar stores will continue to exist, they are no longer places exclusively for shopping, but also must function as showrooms and fitting rooms.
Feeling the pulse
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/03/2017
» When Tamara Ingram was named CEO of J Walter Thompson (JWT) in March last year, many in the industry cheered the fact that a big glass ceiling had finally been shattered where women in advertising are concerned.