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Toyota, Mazda upgrade Thai forecasts
Kyodo News, Published on 21/07/2017
» The Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp have revised upward their forecasts of overall new car sales in Thailand in 2017 after first-half sales showed double-digit growth.
China's Hong Kong dilemma
Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 03/07/2017
» Amid the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, Beijing has been declaring that, contrary to dire predictions, the former British colony has thrived, and that the "one country, two systems" model designed by Deng Xiaoping, China's late paramount leader, has been a resounding success.
Thai investor capitalises on solar incentives in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2016
» A Thai solar energy developer is taking full advantage of incentives in Japan to expand its business in the country, saying its Japanese operations promise to be much more profitable than those at home.
Halloween all the rage in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2016
» Enthusiasm among young Japanese for Halloween continues to grow year by year, not only as a day to enjoy "cosplay" but as a time to spend on goodies like nobody's business.
VR devices, games take centre stage
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2016
» CHIBA, Japan: Virtual reality devices and games grabbed the spotlight as the Tokyo Game Show opened in Chiba, east of Tokyo yesterday.
The Panama Papers and Thailand's Tax System
Business, Published on 10/05/2016
» The global uproar over the Panama Papers has generated quite a bit of press coverage in Thailand, as it has been widely reported that the names of many Thai individuals and companies are in the files. Amid assurances from numerous government agencies that an investigation will be forthcoming, the statements from many leading bureaucrats and business leaders on the issue have either been naive or outright misinformed. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.
BSM builds pensioner village
Business, Published on 14/03/2016
» MAI-listed building products manufacturer BuilderSmart Plc (BSM) is more upbeat about its business prospects since diversifying into property development.
Building on golden years
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/02/2016
» With Thailand's greying population set to rise rapidly over the next decade, property developers are now poised to launch more high-rise and low-rise residential projects with designs and facilities aimed at supporting elderly care as well as the health-conscious.
PM meets Japan business leaders, urges more investment
Kyodo News, Published on 01/02/2016
» The head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Monday with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks aimed at facilitating and boosting Japanese investment in Thailand.