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HFMD has factories eye foreigners
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/07/2012
» Factories nationwide are imposing tougher measures on foreign labour following an outbreak of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
Japanese SMEs run into barrier
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/05/2012
» An estimated 300-400 Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are keen to invest in Thailand, but difficulties in securing loans are proving a major stumbling block.
Food companies adjusting as challenges squeeze margins
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 01/05/2012
» Food companies say that despite rising wages, increasing power rates and last year's floods, they will be able to adapt and are on track for growth this year.
Oil industry needs technology rethink
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/02/2012
» While fossil fuels will continue to dominate energy markets for the foreseeable future, oil companies are increasingly investing in new technologies as development and discovery become more complex, experts told last week's International Petroleum Technology Conference held in the Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Indian hotel invasion nears
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/02/2012
» About 20 large Indian hotel chains are expected to invest in Thailand within the next 3-5 years to benefit from the growing tourism industry, says Satish Sehgal, president of the Thai-India Business Association.
Kittiratt urges companies to cooperate in wage hike
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/02/2012
» Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong is strongly urging the private sector to accept the 40% rise in the daily minimum wage scheduled for April.
Wanted: About half a million more labourers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/01/2012
» Labour needed in the auto parts industry is set to double in the next nine years as Thailand becomes one of the world's top five vehicle exporters.