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Saudi Arabia seen as trade gateway to Middle East
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has bolstered trade ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks to explore the Middle Eastern market.
Heroes of productivity growth
News, Chris Bradley & Jan Mischke, Published on 03/06/2025
» Few doubt that productivity growth is good for society. It generally translates into higher wages, a consumer surplus (prices below what you are willing to pay), larger profits, and greater shareholder value. Less understood, however, is how productivity growth is created. New research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows that the lion's share comes from just a few firms making audacious moves.
Fashion retailer scales new heights
News, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/03/2025
» Breaking through the competitive fashion industry is not easy, but GENTLEWOMAN, a Thai fashion brand, has emerged as a favourite among Thai and international fashion enthusiasts.
Small-store retail leader shines
News, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 13/03/2025
» With her achievement of combining business acumen with social responsibility to create a lasting positive impact in Thailand's retail sector, Maytinee Phisutsinthop, chief operating officer -- Small Format at Central Food Retail Co Ltd (CFR), is one of this year's Women of the Year.
Trump's tariffs will hit consumers and businesses
News, Nancy Qian, Published on 27/02/2025
» The opening salvos of US President Donald Trump's trade war have sent shockwaves around the world. Over the past weeks, his administration has broken with decades of free-trade orthodoxy, threatening to impose tariffs not only on strategic adversaries like China but also on longstanding allies like Canada and Mexico.
Food safety a pig deal
News, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) recently returned to Government House and asked the government to delay its plan to raise the minimum daily wage.
Online gold sellers face fraud rap
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2024
» Many people are looking to file a police complaint against a high-profile online retailer who allegedly sold substandard gold jewellery to customers.
Hipster antitrust policy is actually conservative
News, Matthew Yglesias, Published on 11/06/2024
» Antitrust policy is having a moment. Led by Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, US President Joe Biden's administration is turning its attention to suspect activity not only in Big Tech and Big Oil, but also in Big Alcohol, Big Hotel and Big Concert. The rationale for this new push, however, is ambiguous: Is antitrust law a tool to protect consumers from higher prices, or to defend small businesses against big ones?
Gap's Met Gala denim moment stunning, smart
News, Andrea Felsted, Published on 11/05/2024
» Among the many luxury brands showing off their lavish creations at the Met Gala this week were a handful of more mainstream names. One standout was The Gap Inc, which dressed actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Retailers can manage Red Sea shipping delays
News, Andrea Felsted & Leticia Miranda, Published on 13/01/2024
» Just when it looked like inflation's grip on consumers was easing, another obstacle has emerged for both retailers and central bankers: difficulty accessing the Suez Canal.