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AP report 'won't hurt TUF deal'
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/03/2015
» SET-listed Thai Union Products Plc (TUF), the world's biggest canned and frozen tuna exporter, says the recent Associated Press (AP) report on labour abuse in the fisheries industry is unlikely to affect its US$1.5-billion deal to acquire California-based Bumble Bee Foods.
The art of living
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 18/12/2017
» Chonrada Intiang, who turned 44 this year, decided to test the modern maxim that "life begins at 40", quitting her job of 20 years, seeking to leave her own iconic stamp on the world of fashion.
A grass roots story
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/11/2017
» It takes gumption to pick yourself up after repeated business failures and keep trying. But Phaiwan Malailoi sleeps well at night knowing he finally found a success with his herbal fragrance.
Foreign firms to train own workers
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/02/2017
» Education is a concern among foreign investors sceptical of Thailand achieving its goal of developing the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the digital economy to attract new investment.
Aquatic weed may feed biofuel boom
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 24/10/2016
» A Thai researcher has succeeded in producing ethanol from water hyacinth and is aiming to develop the technology needed to commercialise the fuel.
FTI, investors fret over labour force
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/08/2016
» A shortage of skilled labour has emerged as another obstacle that could delay crucial new investment, a key engine driving the economic recovery, say the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and investors.
Thai Union close to acquiring German firm
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 22/12/2015
» SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU) is acquiring a 51% stake in a leading German canned food producer as it eyes more acquisitions to expand its customer base in Europe.