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Reaching for the digital summit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/01/2017
» Organisations in Thailand have a long way to go in their 2017 digital transformation journeys to keep pace with new innovations and disruptive digital technologies, as well as drive differentiation and their competitive positions.
Selling online in Asia: four emerging grocery models
Business, Published on 30/11/2016
» Asia is the largest e-commerce region in the world and home to many giants such as Alibaba, JD.com, Flipkart and Rakuten. Despite the fast-moving nature of the food and grocery industry, it has been slower than some other retail sectors such as fashion or books when it comes to moving online. However, this is now changing across Asia, including within Thailand.
Weakness in europe keeps global equities subdued
Business, Published on 31/10/2016
» Recap: Global equities were affected by poor sentiment led by European stocks, which fell for the entire week on disappointing corporate results. The European Central Bank is expected to now consider further stimulus to spur the lacklustre euro zone. The US Federal Reserve, meanwhile, is seen as moving closer to raising interest rates as third-quarter GDP growth of 2.9% exceeded expectations.
Fast track to India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 31/10/2016
» India has made significant strides under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to position itself as more friendly to foreign investment, but the actual process of getting a new business off the ground is still not as smooth as investors or authorities want it to be.
Best foot forward
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Balance is a word that everybody understands, but not everyone succeeds at applying the concept in life or business. This is not the case with Alexis Nasard, the new CEO of Bata, who has made it his mission to steer the renowned footwear company along a steady and sustainable course.
TBMA seeks easier issuance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/10/2016
» Capital market regulators and participants have asked the Commerce Ministry to amend the Public Act to allow companies to issue debentures without seeking shareholder approval.
FedEx upbeat on Thailand's logistics
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/08/2016
» FedEx Thailand, the local unit of US-based FedEx Corporation, expects Thailand's logistics sector growth this year will outpace that of the country's GDP.
Pokemon goes on run from state capture
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/08/2016
» No, they will not ban Pokemon Go, though it's not hard to tell how tempting that idea must be in the post-referendum landscape where peace, order and national security have been constitutionally enshrined.
TV Direct tunes in to more sales channels
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 13/08/2016
» TV Direct Plc (TVD), Thailand's first TV shopping business, listed on the Market for Alternative Investment in August 2012. Yuvaboon Khamwangyang, director of the management committee, discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
Consumers win as veteran editors move online
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 04/08/2016
» In recent years, magazine closures have become so common, it is anticipated that print media will come to the point of extinction as 21st century readers move completely to consuming information from computers and digital devices.