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Green but greying
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Visit a rice farm anywhere in Asia these days and you will see a life that has hardly changed in decades. Transplanting paddy sprouts into muddy soil, swatting itch-inducing stalks with a sharp sickle and lifting heavy rice sacks into a rickety truck are all part of the backbreaking routine.
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Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
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Shining a light on Thailand's electricity woes
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2018
» The plan to open up Thailand's power generation market comes months after the government raised eyebrows at under-performance and rampant price hikes by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
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Marketers urged to use tech
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 17/01/2018
» Marketers and advertisers should apply artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and virtual reality technologies to differentiate themselves in an intensely competitive market, says New York-based marketing research company Envirosell.
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EEC spending forecast to reach B600bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2018
» The government expects investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to increase from 500 to 600 billion baht over the next five years, fuelled by stimulus measures and infrastructure projects, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
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Philip Morris bets on a smoke-free future
Business, Published on 16/01/2018
» Philip Morris International is switching its strategy to emphasise its heat-not-burn tobacco products, which, according to studies submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration, contain less harmful agents than traditional cigarettes.
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Alliance Ventures open to startup partners
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/01/2018
» Autonomous vehicles are expected to be part of people's lives at some point in the future. The question is how long it will take for that trend to hit the mainstream. Nissan Motors Co is taking the question seriously, opening itself to startups that want to join in its innovation.
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BoI eyes applications of B720bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2018
» The government expects applications submitted to the Board of Investment (BoI) to grow by 12% to 720 billion baht in 2018, thanks to infrastructure investment and a better international relationship with the US and the EU.
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China to keep buying rubber
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2018
» China has pledged to buy more rubber and rice from Thailand this year, while Thailand wants China to speed up inspecting production of Thai-made red edible bird's nests and rice.
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BoI expects 12% rise in investment pledges
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to receive investment proposals of 720 billion baht ($22.56 billion) this year, up 12% from 2017, it said on Friday.
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