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High risk, high gains await banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2012
» Striking a balance between a higher risk of global volatility and greater opportunities in Asia will be the biggest challenge for local banks in 2012.
'Round 21' for oil blocks due in mid-2012
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/01/2012
» A new bid for oil and gas exploration nationwide is set to take place in the middle of this year, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels.
The time is now, The place is asean
Business, Published on 09/01/2012
» Southeast Asia is truly a pleasant place. Not content with having paradise islands such as Pangkor, Phuket, Palawan and Pangandaran in our midst, we are also gracious to a fault.
Worst-case scenario could see decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2012
» Exports could contract by 4.28% this year in the worst-case scenario of the EU debt crisis becoming contagious and igniting a new global economic crisis, says a local economist.
Saving energy means saving money as well as saving the mekong
Business, Published on 16/01/2012
» In this very fast-changing region, few countries are changing faster than Laos. With economic growth of around 8%, the country is awakening and Vientiane is bustling with new developments, new trucks, and an even brighter outlook. Laos is finally catching up with its neighbours, and though this will take time, the pace and direction is undeniably clear and strong.
How to become a productive knowledge worker
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 16/01/2012
» It may come as a surprise to some people (though not all), but there is currently a high demand to learn the Thai language among people in Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
Development plan keys road, rail links
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/01/2012
» Thailand needs to accelerate developing transport connecting neighbouring countries to create trade and investment opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs in the Mekong sub-region.
Graft-busters face tall order
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/01/2012
» As Asean continues its movement toward a single community in 2015, an issue that should not be forgotten is how to curb and prevent corruption amid the fast-lane movement of free flows of people, capital, goods and services.
Hydrotek looking to tap markets in Indochina
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 17/01/2012
» YANGON : Hydrotek Plc (Hydro), the MAI-listed water company, expects its international tap- and waste-water treatment services will contribute 40% of revenue over the next three years.
Singapore pushes for stronger Thai effort
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/01/2012
» SINGAPORE : Singapore is urging Thailand to introduce new tourism products and build brand awareness through key media outlets, as other rival countries, especially Taiwan, aggressively promote their destinations to Singaporean tourists.