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Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.
Thailand posts 20% drop in low-quality Chinese imports
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand has recorded a 20% drop in low-quality imports, mostly from China since introducing steps to curb cheap Chinese imports that were hurting business in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
First term spending to reach B57.8bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2023
» People's spending ahead of the first term of school, which starts in the middle of this month, is expected to reach 57.8 billion baht, the highest since the survey was first conducted in 2010.
Asian shares fall as rate fears return
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell yesterday as optimism that had fuelled earlier buying gave way to nervousness ahead of a US jobs report that could determine Federal Reserve rate hike plans.
Hong Kong tram company wants 'ding ding' to signal not just a ride
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/10/2020
» Hong Kong's tram operator is going all out to beat the Covid-19 blues and refresh its appeal by rolling out a "ding ding" range of everything from craft beer to gin, soft drinks, mooncakes, ice cream, toys and more.
Japanese kimono makers seek to revive declining industry
AFP, Published on 04/05/2018
» TOKYO: At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns.
Expedia puts Thai travellers at top of Asia's frequent flyer list
Business, Published on 04/05/2018
» Thais are the most frequent travellers in Asia with an average of 10.1 flights per year, followed by Japanese and Indian travellers, according to global travel company Expedia's new survey.
Winning in a 4.0 disruptive economy - why developing high potential talent is key (part 1 of 2)
Justin Paul, Published on 12/02/2018
» Readers of this column will no doubt be familiar with the Thailand 4.0 initiative and its focus on the areas of technological disruption and the need for capability building in Thailand. Other markets in Asia and the world are also facing similar challenges brought on by what's termed the fourth Industrial Revolution or "Industry 4.0." These terms may not yet have entered your business conversations but no doubt the concepts have.