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Cambodian building boom a rich opportunity for SCG
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 14/09/2015
» The outlook remains bright for the construction and building-materials industries in Asean, except in Indonesia where heavy competition, economic turbulence and exchange-rate volatility are all taking a toll, says Aree Chavalitcheewingul, vice-president for regional business of the cement building materials unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG).
Looking outward
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/09/2015
» Businesses in Thailand have acquired a strong international outlook over the past four decades thanks to growing exports and a strong influx of foreign direct investment. This outlook is now acquiring a new dimension with the growing trend toward outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Thai companies seeking opportunities away from home.
Vietnam puts out a bigger welcome mat
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» Even though it is not a main entry point to Southeast Asia, Vietnam remains upbeat about the tourism outlook as it can tap into the popularity of other mature destinations and benefit from the positioning of Asean as a single destination when economic integration takes effect at the end of this year.
In tune with the times
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 07/09/2015
» International Watch Company or IWC was founded in 1868, but its CEO likes to think of the brand as a 29-year-old -- young, with so much more to achieve, but not quite ready to settle down.
Lighting up for less
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» Momentum is building across Asia for the adoption of energy-efficient technology including light-emitting diode (LED) lighting as the region strives to make better use of power resources.
LED adoption picking up slowly in Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» The need for energy conservation worldwide is undeniable but success varies from country to country. Those that face energy shortages are forced to adapt, often with innovative solutions, but in some countries where energy is freely available, conservation can be a tougher sell.
Hailing success
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 01/06/2015
» Ask a five-year-old about his dream career and the answers tend to be fairly predictable — policeman, fireman, pilot or doctor for example.
Paying our fair share
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand's latest attempt to introduce a Land and Building Tax has stalled amid a public outcry that it represents too much of a burden at a time when the economy is weak.
Uneasy Neighbours
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/03/2015
» Southeast Asian fresh markets have always enchanted foreigners drawn to their indigenous charm and down-to-earth characteristics seen nowhere else in the world.