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Reordering the landscape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2018
» The year 2020 will see a confluence of transformations for Bangkok. From its roots as a small trading post to a modern capital full of business opportunities, culture and vices, the face of Bangkok will be altered again over the next two years, hopefully for the better.
Support for flood-stricken factories in the works
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/08/2018
» The Industry Ministry will issue new measures to alleviate the suffering of factory operators in flooded areas such as Phetchaburi province.
PTT to debut LNG trading by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/08/2018
» SET-listed PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, will launch a trading business for liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of this year.
Pracha Rat panel forecasts 9.2% export growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2018
» Despite the escalating trade row between the US and China, Thailand's exports are expected to manage strong growth of 9.2% this year, fetching the country US$258.58 billion, says the Pracha Rat (People's State) steering committee on exports and outward foreign direct investment.
Net Pracha Rat seeks to connect all villages by May
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/08/2018
» By next May, villagers nationwide will be able to use free WiFi hotspots after the completion of the second phase of the government's national broadband network for villages.
True IDC joins Japan's BBIX in data venture
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/08/2018
» True IDC, a local provider of data centre and cloud services, is forming a joint venture with Japan's biggest internet exchange service provider, BBIX Inc, to prepare for tremendous growth in artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce and global internet.
Minimal harm to GDP seen from trade tiff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2018
» The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the US and China is forecast to have a net negative effect on Thai economic growth of a mere 0.03 percentage points, says a source at the Finance Ministry with knowledge of the Fiscal Policy Office's estimates.
Foreign buyers cling to city condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/08/2018
» With relatively high down payments and more attractive gains and investment yields than those available in their home countries, foreign buyers are unlikely to shed their Bangkok condo units any time soon, say property analysts, developers and other experts.
Under the influencers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/08/2018
» Chinese travellers are now keen to explore more exotic and remote places such as Egypt, Africa, or even the North Pole. For businesses looking to attract more Chinese customers, it's essential to appear on their preferred social media platforms and to tweak offers to match changing preferences.