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Japanese investors issue request to the government
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/09/2012
» The inability to speedily facilitate patent registration for foreign companies in Thailand is likely to hinder the country's competitiveness in the world market, said a representative from the Embassy of Japan.
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.
Swine industry opposes asbestos ban, citing costs
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 06/10/2012
» A ban on asbestos by the government would cost the swine industry 125 billion baht if implemented, says the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand.
Save the planet? Get a smartphone
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/07/2012
» Are you or your kids interested in saving the world by planting trees? Well, there is no need to go far and endure the sun and heat. Simply grab your smartphone, download the TreePlanet app and play the game.
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.