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Industry 4.0 guide
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» Industry 4.0 is the buzzword you hear everywhere these days, describing the rush to harness the potential of digital technology to make operations smarter, more efficient and profitable. It's no surprise that the energy industry has been leading the pack, in the view of William Ruh, chief digital officer at General Electric (GE). Its very survival is at stake.
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Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
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Mixed prospects
Asia focus, Published on 26/01/2015
» Thai companies that have been considering regional expansion are going against the global trend of budget cuts in the oil and gas industry by preparing to actively pursue possible merger and acquisition opportunities that may arise.
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Fresh push to outlaw asbestos
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/11/2014
» The Industry Ministry will resubmit a proposal to the cabinet to ban the use and production of asbestos by 2020.
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Bioplastics public-private venture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/12/2010
» Just when Map Ta Phut pollution seems to spell the end of heavy industry in Thailand, environmentally friendly bioplastics may resuscitate the industry.
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Sponsorship market reviving
Business, Published on 01/03/2019
» Last year was a robust one for the sponsorship market in Thailand, with 19% growth from the year before to US$223.4 million, according to Asia Sponsorship News (ASN).
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Paper chase
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2016
» Even though the market is mature in some areas, the pulp and paper business in Southeast Asia remains attractive with a substantial demand growth, and that has encouraged the entry of foreign manufacturers to compete with regional players.
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Keeping the faith: No stopping Nana clan
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» Ever wondered why there's a BTS Skytrain station called Nana? What about Sukhumvit Soi 4 going by the same moniker? Meanwhile, foreign tourists like to be shocked by Nana Plaza, one of the most famous red-light districts in Bangkok that adopts the same family's name.
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Japanese stimulus plan gives lift to Asian stocks
Business, Published on 01/08/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets advanced last week, propelled by Japan's bigger-than-expected fiscal stimulus plan, while investors shrugged off a US Federal Reserve statement that opened room for a policy rate hike later this year. Thai shares also climbed higher in liquidity-driven trade.
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Equities hit by us interest rate speculation again
Business, Published on 05/09/2016
» Recap: Higher prospects for a US interest rate increase this year roiled global stock markets last week before the release of tepid job data on Friday weakened the case for any change. The Thai bourse faced selling pressure on Friday as investors cashed out for fear that capital inflows to Thailand would reverse, as has been seen in some other markets in Southeast Asia.
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