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Takashimaya store to open in November
Kyodo News, Published on 07/09/2018
» Japanese department store operator Takashimaya Co will open its first outlet in Thailand in November as part of its long-term growth strategy to expand business in Asia.
Amazon.com plays catch-up in Brazil as local rivals thrive
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Claudia Maria de Oliveira is leery of online shopping. But while browsing social media recently, the 49-year-old Brazilian spotted a bargain-priced sandwich press from local retailer Magazine Luiza SA.
Stepping out of the shadow
Business, Published on 17/03/2018
» Her life has been a continual effort to forge a path outside of her family's "overbearing shadow". Her name, she says, is a double-edged sword that lends her company credibility, but also leads some to discredit her efforts.
Image problem: Madrasas resist Modi portraits
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/01/2018
» Maulana Altaf Hussain Mazahiri is an angry man. The target of his outrage is the government in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, which has issued an order that a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi be displayed in the school he runs.
Tracking the life of Madam Tank
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 20/01/2018
» 'A woman must not forget her duties: studying, working and taking care of her family." This is the principle by which Nopparat Kulhiran, also known as Madam Tank, lives.
State allots B136bn to East
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government expects to invest a combined 136 billion baht in developing the eastern region between 2017-2021, with a major portion projected to be splurged on the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
B20bn slated for digital plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government is set to invest 20 billion baht in infrastructure projects in fiscal 2018 as part of its ambitious digital development plan.
B30bn budget targeted for large-scale farm reforms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2018
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong aims to take out a 30-billion-baht budget for farm sector reform, part of the 150-billion-baht supplementary budget for fiscal 2018, within the next six months.
Pruksa joins premium condominium major league
Published on 17/01/2018
» Following a organisational restructuring, the company changed its name to “Pruksa Holding Plc.” and achieved remarkable results, notching the highest sales figures for several consecutive years, and confirming its leadership in real estate development.
EEC spending forecast to reach B600bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2018
» The government expects investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to increase from 500 to 600 billion baht over the next five years, fuelled by stimulus measures and infrastructure projects, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.