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Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A viral wake-up call
Business, Published on 09/03/2020
» Managing a virus epidemic can be a daunting task for any administration, but inefficiency by the government for its perceived failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has drawn waves of criticism both online and offline.
Unmanned ICC store ready
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/06/2019
» In keeping with rapid change in the fashion business and digital technology, ICC International Plc, the marketing arm for fashion and cosmetics under Saha Group, plans to open its first experimental unmanned store this month.
Thanulux looks beyond garment trade
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 13/08/2019
» Thanulux Plc, a garment arm under Saha Group, is transforming into a total fashion solution provider from a garment manufacturer to cope with rapid change in Thailand's fashion landscape and technological disruption.
'I am confident about 2017'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/01/2017
» The military government brought in Somkid Jatusripitak to lead the regime's economic team in 2015, as the country was struggling with internal politics and global economic downturn.
Mama noodles: New African market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2012
» West Africa & Ghana get first Thai noodle factory. African instant noodle market big with little competition.
Myanmar: New business frontier for Thai companies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/08/2012
» Thai companies doing business in Burma, building factories, producing goods & selling products to Burma's 60 million people.
Is inflation spiraling out of control?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
The rise of convenience stores
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2012
» Rising farm & worker incomes will make convenience stores like 7-11 the retail sector rising star next year. Many new stores planned with staff speaking many languages.
Bye bye to underwear factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2012
» With 50-60% market share, leading underwear producer Wacoal plans to move factories to Burma, Laos or Cambodia.