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Labour challenges top the list
Asia focus, Published on 26/10/2015
» Looking forward to the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015, when the 10 Southeast Asian countries become a single production base allowing free flows of goods, services, investments and skilled labour, Thailand still has a number of challenges to overcome.
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Self-built market faces drop
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/10/2015
» The self-built home market value is expected to contract by 9.52% this year from 10.5 billion baht last year with the poor economy and lack of state stimulus measures for the segment.
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Construction materials hit by slump
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2015
» The poor economic outlook has cut local purchasing power substantially, forcing building material retailers to keep prices unchanged in order to retain customers, says Nattaya Tangmitrphracha, vice-chairman of Ubonwatsadu Co.
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Full steam ahead for RCEP trade deal
Business, Published on 26/10/2015
» The conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement with 12 Pacific Rim countries early this month has sped up talks over the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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TOT plans grand 4G launch 'by mid-2016'
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/10/2015
» TOT Plc plans to kick off the commercial launch of its fourth-generation (4G) wireless broadband service by mid-2016 as it strives to create a new revenue stream and offset vanished concession revenue.
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Follow the money
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/10/2015
» Government plans to introduce property stimulus measures that will largely benefit completed units have motivated many developers to shift their focus to ready-to-move-in projects. The move resulted in a big drop in the number of new condo units launched last month.
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Japan car makers want Thailand in TPP
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 26/10/2015
» Japanese car makers are urging Thailand to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) signed by 12 Pacific Rim countries on Oct 5, saying Thailand's automotive industry will benefit greatly in the long run.
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High costs and weak economy deter adoption
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» Driven by a growing shortage of workers and increased wages, Thai businesses have eagerly embraced automation to cut costs and improve productivity, but more government incentives would help to accelerate such development, executives say.
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The human touch
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» As the adoption of automation picks up over the next five years, some human workers face job losses if they cannot upgrade their skills to keep pace with changes in technology, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has warned.
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Rise of the machines
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» A small four-wheeled robot with two long black pipes extending from its front and rear circles slowly around a big plastic tank. Operated remotely, the wall-climbing robot is checking for any flaws that might cause leaks of the liquid the tank contains.
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