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Reshaping industrial real estate
Business, Marcus Burtenshaw, Published on 02/05/2025
» Fstoppers, a US-based photography gear company, faced a stark reality: producing a simple component domestically would cost over $80 per unit, compared to $7.50 in China, a more than tenfold increase. Their choice was not whether to reshuffle their supply chain but whether to continue selling the product at all.
Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2023
» The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.
Harley-Davidson introduces new models
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 30/01/2023
» Harley-Davidson has introduced a range of new models for 2023, including the CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary and five additional limited-edition motorcycles featuring exclusive 120th anniversary commemorative paint, finishes and details.
Providing home options in Pattaya
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/08/2022
» After Covid-19 hit the condo market, investment property developer Habitat Group decided to shift to low-rise houses focused on branded residences and vacation homes in Pattaya, aiming to increase its low-rise portfolio from 20% to 40% in a few years.
CRC splurges B17bn on Robinson Lifestyle
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/06/2022
» Thailand's leading mall operator Central Retail Corporation (CRC) is set to spend 17 billion baht to remodel and expand Robinson Lifestyle under its five-year business plan spanning 2022 to 2026.
Elegant performance
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 07/02/2022
» With the introduction of the new BMW 520d M Sport (M Performance Edition), BMW Thailand is making its most successful business sedan even more eye-catching than it already is. A touch of the dynamic agility inherent in racing has now been added to the distinctive appeal of the iconic executive sedan, which will attract the attention of onlookers as a result of its sportier appearance.
Seacon seeks 28% sales growth in 2022
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/01/2022
» Homebuilder Seacon aims for 28% sales growth this year to 2.4 billion baht as the homebuilding market resumes, with high-priced houses a key driver.
Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
For sale: Ambience and happiness
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/11/2021
» Looking at a Thai Lue-style house at Kad Nan (Nan Market) in Nan province, at first glance people might assume it to be a luxury spa. Others would imagine it to be a fine dining restaurant, a chic boutique resort, or even a Buddhist temple.
Xi-Biden summit a hopeful sign
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2021
» As the US and China stake out rival security strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, notably on Taiwan, the world takes heart from comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing is ready to manage differences with Washington as the leaders of the two superpowers prepare to meet virtually today, the first since US President Joe Biden took office in January.