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The business of Islamic fashion
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/06/2011
» ASEAN's Muslim population at 236 million (14%) makes "stylish yet respectful" Islamic fashion quite a high-potential market.
The economics of election campaign posters
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2011
» With only weeks to go before the elections and campaigns swinging into full gear, business is great for small printers.
Agricultural R&D to reduce income inequality
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2011
» Political strife and world economic crisis put brakes on development recently. Best bet for Thai agriculture is R&D for increased productivity.
Female Buddhist monasticism conference
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2011
» An upcoming conference in Thailand will bring together female Buddhist monastics from around the world.
Plastics market in flux
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» China's chemical consumption causes big price changes and market slump. SCG chemicals diversifies with microwaveable plastics.
Women, is the election helping them?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2011
» "Of the 8.5 million households in the farm sector, 31% of household heads are women, and steadily increasing."
Credit cards for farmers and more
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2011
» In the run-up to Thailand's election, political parties are putting together competitive policy platforms to win the rural vote.
Yingluck’s English language interview
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/05/2011
» (Video and text) Yingluck Shinawatra discusses her background and qualifications for the prime ministerial job, the role of Thaksin and what she would do if she gets the job.
Debate: Rice policy and price supports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2011
» Corruption has plagued every system of rice price supports. Election promises to hike prices 40%, far above market levels, replays past mistakes.
Hijab ban at Wat school
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2011
» The Education Ministry already has an optional school uniform with hijab for female Muslim students.