Showing 1-10 of 17 results
-
Engineering the future
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/02/2017
» Adjusting to the uncertainty of China's "new normal" phase coinciding with an economic slowdown is an uphill task for business leaders, but Zhang Jianguo believes he is plotting the right course. The vice-president of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) is pursuing a strategy to promote long-term, sustainable growth by investing overseas and embracing technological change.
-
Pandemic, e-commerce to influence headline inflation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2021
» Though domestic headline inflation is expected to return to the target band in mid-2021, upcoming inflation dynamics will be marred by changes in the global economic system from the pandemic and e-commerce business, says the Bank of Thailand.
-
US businesses confident of continued success in Asean
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.
-
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017
» Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.
-
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
-
Ma says next 30 years will define Asia
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/10/2016
» The next 30 years will be critical for the digital age because of online and offline retail platforms, the Internet of Things, internet-based financing for greater financial inclusion and new technological knowledge, says Chinese internet billionaire and Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma.
-
Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
-
EDC system to start in September
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Private merchants registered with the Commerce Ministry's Business Development Department will be required to install at least one electronic data capture (EDC) machine from September, in a bid to promote the national e-payment scheme.
-
Going cashless
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/03/2016
» Dreams of a cashless society in Thailand could materialise sooner than expected as officials race to develop the national e-payment system, under which money transfers will be just a click away and the cost of doing business will drop.
-
HSBC issues downbeat GDP outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/12/2015
» Despite benefits from regional market integration, Thai GDP growth will continue to be subdued next year due to weak global trade, low commodity prices and China’s economic slowdown.
Your recent history
-
Recently searched
-
Recently viewed links