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Footie fanatics boon to garment makers
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/06/2012
» Garment manufacturers are ramping up their production of European football clubs' jerseys to serve a flood of purchase orders despite the ongoing crisis in Europe.
Foreign reserves could assist SMEs
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/06/2012
» The Industry Ministry plans to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest abroad by providing funds and offering other support.
Industry must consider Asean expansion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/06/2012
» Leather businesses should export to Asean markets, as robust export growth as in years past is unlikely in the sector, says Witoon Simachokedee, the industry permanent secretary.
Japanese SMEs run into barrier
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/05/2012
» An estimated 300-400 Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are keen to invest in Thailand, but difficulties in securing loans are proving a major stumbling block.
Green energy next frontier
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 16/05/2012
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is seeking a new product champion for the country in the alternative energy sector, says newly appointed president Patima Jeerapaet.
IEAT frets on another Map Ta Phut dry spell
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/05/2012
» MAP TA PHUT : Five industrial estates in Rayong province face a water shortage if there is no sign of rainfall by July, triggering fears of a replay of the 2005 drought.
Small companies weather the storm
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/04/2012
» Thai companies have been caught off guard a number of times in recent months. First, there were the floods. Now, power prices are on the rise. And soon, the 300-baht minimum wage will become the law of the land.
Sugar industry revamp may begin soon
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/04/2012
» The restructuring of Thailand's sugar industry is likely to begin as early as the next crushing season in November this year if the government approves a study by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Food industry still upbeat
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/04/2012
» Despite higher wages than Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, the Thai food industry still has promise and retains potential for growth over the next three years before regional economic integration takes place.
Made for walking
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/02/2012
» The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.