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Jay Mart rebrands amid breakneck growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/10/2022
» Starting with a single retail shop selling electrical appliances 32 years ago, Jay Mart has become a listed holding conglomerate engaged in retail IT, finance and technology, with business partnerships set to expand in order to foster synergy and drive growth.
Jay Mart builds token interest
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2021
» From a small electrical appliance shop on Phatthanakan Road in Bangkok three decades ago, Jay Mart has become a tech-driven empire with a market cap of 35 billion baht under the reins of Adisak Sukumvitaya, who controls the business under the maxim "be first and stay different".
Managing employees in Myanmar: Pay, time off, and other requirements
Published on 08/10/2019
» As Myanmar continues to open to foreign investment, employers from other ASEAN countries and places farther afield have been setting up local operations. Understanding the requirements of Myanmar labour law is, of course, a crucial part of this.
Clearing a path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» - For close to eight years, Myanmar has been on a journey of economic, social and political reform as it rejoins the world economy after decades of isolation under ruinous military rule.
Tokio Marine eyes ageing Thai society
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2018
» Tokio Marine Insurance has set a medium-term business plan concentrating on organic growth and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Asian markets, including Thailand, which has become an ageing society.
Central's changing fortunes
Business, Published on 04/10/2017
» Central Department Store’s revenue is expected to rise again this year after three years of flat growth thanks to major renovations at its stores and a 25-30% increase in foot traffic at Central Embassy, after the completion of the “open house” and the Park Hyatt Bangkok opening.
Jaymart reveals secret of its success
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/09/2017
» Adisak Sukhumvitaya, chief executive of Jaymart Group, knows the ins and outs of building a business empire. A self-made billionaire by the age of 46, the challenges on the road to success were myriad.
Central promises 'seamless' experience via WhatsApp
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2017
» Central Group yesterday announced the launch of what it calls "the world's first cross-border e-commerce luxury brand shopping experience", whereby consumers can interact with the group's luxury brand websites through WhatsApp.
Malls shore up for online deluge
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/07/2017
» Has the Thai shopping mall era come to an unceremonious end? With nearly everything now available with the touch of a button, physical shopping centres have been forced to fight for their commercial lives. That is no small task, with new online retailers willing to suffer losses for years to stake their claim in a piece of the market, all the while wooing sellers with their size, lower prices and shorter shipping times.
Central embraces consumer lifestyle model
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 13/07/2017
» Central Department Store Group (CDG) plans to modify its business model to adapt to the rapid transformation of Thailand's retail landscape, a byproduct of changing consumer behaviour and digital influence.