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Hard-disk drive industry hit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/10/2011
» After floods inundate hard-disk drive factories, producers may move to other countries to avoid a global supply shortage.
Post-flood export recovery plans
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2011
» 40% fall in exports forecast. Hard drive, auto, shoe producers & govt BoI act quickly to resume production. Factories move to non-flood areas.
Floods: Hard drives jump in price
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2011
» With 25% of global hard drive production in Thailand, a global shortage & 20% price hikes for many months projected.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Flood cleaning & repairs begin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2011
» Thailand's industrial estates start a two month long journey of cleaning & repair on the way back to normal business operations.
Floods: Foreign investment in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Before the floods Thailand regained its position among the top 20 foreign investment destinations. Dealing with investor flood concerns, now key to the future.
Research to the rescue
Asia focus, Published on 06/10/2014
» When your father-in-law is the chairman of Kinpo Group, Taiwan's leading electronics conglomerate, career advancement seems assured. Being a male in a traditional Chinese community also helps. Simon Shen admits he had a better start than most, but says that only hard work will keep him on top.