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Pattaya market poses risks
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/09/2012
» Condominium buyers are being warned to be more careful when considering Pattaya, as small developers may face difficulties actually starting construction of their projects, according to a new study.
Parts group fears brain drain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/09/2012
» The brain drain of skilled labour to neighbouring countries when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) begins in 2015 will likely hinder growth in the Thai auto parts industry, says the leading trade group.
Translating training into performance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 13/09/2012
» 'Why doesn't performance improve? Didn't we hire the best trainer with the latest training programme for our employees?"
BoI to allow steel-dust recycling
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/09/2012
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved the investment promotion criteria for a steel-dust recycling plant on condition the facility use only raw materials available locally.
Value-Added Silkiness
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 25/09/2012
» For most of us silk clothing is synonymous with formality, shimmering and crispy texture that retains heat, easily crinkles and can only be dry-cleaned.
Tesco buying more produce
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 02/10/2012
» The hypermarket Tesco Lotus will increase its purchases of fruits and vegetables from Thai farmers by 30% to 80,000 tonnes, raising its export value of fresh food from Thailand by 1 billion baht this year.
People power pays dividends
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/07/2012
» People, not finances alone, are what determine a company's success, especially during periods of economic crisis, says the Hay Group, the global management consulting firm.
New leadership style recommended
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 09/07/2012
» Over the past decade, many Asian companies have propelled themselves into the international arena, but few have actually made it to the very top. The problem lies not so much in their finances but rather in their leadership styles.
Leather Chap
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/07/2012
» 'It was a real struggle, like making money from dust," recalls Pichet Vanich, the 42-year-old owner of Handicraft Vanich Manufacturing, a small enterprise that makes leather bags and wallets inspired by the biker, heavy metal, cowboy and American Indian fads of the 1970s.
Seminar: Asia must unite so that all may prosper
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 14/07/2012
» To insulate itself from repercussions of the financial crisis in Europe, Asia must strive towards greater regional cooperation and strengthen existing infrastructure, Asian businesses say.