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Putting the 'AI' in Thai agriculture
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/07/2018
» Last month at the SingularityU Summit, I was exposed to some of the latest and most exciting technologies across various sectors. Of particular interest to me were the technological developments within the agricultural sector -- an industry so vital for Thailand.
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Minimum wage hike's unintended outcome
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 20/09/2017
» A few weeks ago, a coalition of labour unions demanded more than a doubling of Thailand's minimum wage from 300 baht a day now to 700 by 2018. The proposed number aims to meet living costs, high enough to support two family members, assuming an inflation rate of 3% a year.
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Trade and education are an odd couple
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/01/2017
» On Monday, I attended a keynote speech by Eric Maskin, Nobel Laureate for economics in 2007, organised by Thammasat University and the International Peace Foundation.
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All that glitters in CLMV markets is not gold
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 22/06/2016
» At the annual SCB EIC Conference held earlier this month, I mentioned the exuberant growth of our neighbours: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) as a catalyst for service businesses in Thailand. Recently, our government has also initiated a business council among CLMV and Thailand to facilitate information sharing and troubleshoot trade and investment challenges facing private investors. This is a good effort to find a new source of growth to revitalise the Thai economy.
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Who's afraid of automation and robots?
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 20/07/2016
» The recent Toyota Motor Thailand's layoff of 800 employees has caused quite a stir. Luckily, this incident turned out to be an isolated case, and not a prelude to mass unemployment. Yet, a real threat is imminent as the world's economies, advanced and emerging alike, are entering a brave new world of automation.
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Thailand must prepare for challenges ahead
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/05/2016
» In February, I discussed, with cautious optimism, the reality of our transport megaprojects and the sizeable impact on businesses. In particular, the service sector would subsequently flourish. As urbanisation accelerates from better connectivity, property and retail developments will quickly follow. Tourism businesses will expand to these new urban cities. Relatively new service businesses, such as transport maintenance, would be established in key junctions and pit-stops, as trains, planes and ships multiply.
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A hopeful tale for China's old and new economies
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 16/03/2016
» Optimism was in the air for the Chinese economy at the IIF-G20 conference in Shanghai late last month. The annual forum set the stage for leaders in the financial community to share their economic perspectives and voice their concerns prior to the G20 meeting. This year, in particular, at the height of global fears of its crash landing, the crowd was listening closely for insights on how China's economic transition would unfold.
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Megaprojects provide stimulus and long-term gains
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/02/2016
» The volatility in global financial markets has recently picked up again on the back of a series of mediocre economic data across the globe. Poor results for Thai exports in 2015 could very well extend further, putting a spotlight on the need for public investment more than ever. Without a doubt, the cabinet will be called upon to churn out the public infrastructure projects as promised.
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Thai women need to break the glass ceiling
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/06/2015
» As Thailand seeks to bridge the human resources gap expected to widen in the years ahead, we should keep women in mind. The question is whether the nation is fully tapping into the much-needed talents of female workers and managers.
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AEC puts Thai public healthcare at risk
News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 20/05/2015
» Amid all the handwringing that Thailand has lost its export mojo, let's keep some good news in mind. In "exports" of services, a few Thai industries are thriving. Healthcare is especially successful, thanks in part to inbound medical tourism, which has helped Thai private healthcare providers enjoy solid growth for five years. During this time, the industry's listed companies have consistently outperformed the rest of the Thai stock market.
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