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Oil re-emerges as a wild card in Asian economies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2017
» A sharp increase in oil prices, which are now trading at a two-year high above US$60 per barrel for Brent crude, could adversely affect Asian economic growth by stoking inflationary pressure as well as costs in a region where demand has not yet fully recovered.
Cleaner, safer cities, Japanese style
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» Urban sprawl caused by disorderly development, delayed infrastructure construction and increasing environmental problems are all linked to rapidly increasing populations. Major cities across Asia are battling the same challenges including solid waste disposal, a shortage of water resources, traffic congestion, pollution and a lack of land for public use.
Cyclical softness
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2015
» The sharp fall in global oil prices this year has begun to drag down petrochemical prices and spreads as demand slows in China while new capacity continues to arrive on the market, experts say.
Banpu projects flat revenue for this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2013
» Banpu Plc, Asean's leading coal miner, expects flat revenue growth this year from 117 billion baht in 2012 despite a surge in sales volume as coal prices continue to dip.