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SET gains as global bourses fret about Greece
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A viral wake-up call
Business, Published on 09/03/2020
» Managing a virus epidemic can be a daunting task for any administration, but inefficiency by the government for its perceived failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has drawn waves of criticism both online and offline.
The rise of convenience stores
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2012
» Rising farm & worker incomes will make convenience stores like 7-11 the retail sector rising star next year. Many new stores planned with staff speaking many languages.
Bye bye to underwear factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2012
» With 50-60% market share, leading underwear producer Wacoal plans to move factories to Burma, Laos or Cambodia.