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Research to the rescue
Asia focus, Published on 06/10/2014
» When your father-in-law is the chairman of Kinpo Group, Taiwan's leading electronics conglomerate, career advancement seems assured. Being a male in a traditional Chinese community also helps. Simon Shen admits he had a better start than most, but says that only hard work will keep him on top.
Company man
Asia focus, Published on 19/03/2018
» Shinsotsu-ikkatsu-saiyo, the tradition of simultaneous recruitment and employment of new graduates by companies, has long been unique to Japan and South Korea, before the latter abolished the practice in 2010. But in the world's third largest economy it is so embedded in the culture, who's to say it's not working for the country and its people?
Plus-size sunflowers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/12/2017
» Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University has opened its training and agricultural research centre to welcome tourists.
Honda Aircraft hoping to land in region
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 15/09/2017
» While pundits foresee trends favouring demand for medium-sized to long-haul executive jets in Southeast Asia, Honda Aircraft sees the region offering strong potential for its ultra-light HondaJet.
300 baht minimum daily wage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» 300 baht minimum daily wage policy starts on April 1st & with up to 40% wage increases many companies worry. Last ditch legal effort to stop policy.
Floods: The final bill?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/11/2011
» Expected economic loss 1.12 trillion baht or 10.5% of GDP, 10,000 factories & 660,000 workers affected (30% automotive, 26% electronics & appliances).
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Traffic safety the big New Year’s concern
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2010
» This year, concern over traffic safety has been heightened by a horrendous fatal accident on the Don Muang elevated tollway.
Smartphone navigation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2011
» Smartphones are emerging as essential navigation aids while driving and may even drive the car by themselves one day (Google Driverless Car).
Floods hit auto & electronics exports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2011
» Auto supply chain stops with roads and transport flooded. High-tech equipment in electronics factories damaged.