Showing 41 - 50 of 179
US body urges next regime to reform IP
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/03/2019
» The US Chamber of Commerce says intellectual property (IP) should be a top reform priority for the next government to increase the amount of foreign investment coming into Thailand.
Hong Kong trade council boosts Thai investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/03/2019
» Hong Kong's Trade Development Council (HKTDC) believes Thailand is a springboard into Asean and is pushing a variety of programmes to spur investment in Thai industries and startups.
BoT forecasts 3.9% GDP growth despite weak shipments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/03/2019
» Strong domestic demand will partially offset declining exports, leading to higher-than-expected GDP growth of 3.9% this year, says the Bank of Thailand.
Starbucks mulls delivery options
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/04/2019
» Starbucks is considering the idea of offering online delivery in Thailand to capitalise on Bangkok's drink delivery obsession and appeal to a younger generation.
Report paints grim picture for SDGs
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/04/2019
» Despite Thailand progressing towards achieving its UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and ranking as one of the most efficient funders of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia, the global picture for financing appears grim because of high debt and a lack of international capital flows, according to a report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap).
Hitting the road, getting a leg up on rivals
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2019
» While online, app-based food deliveries may be relatively new to Thailand, the motorcycle drivers carrying insulated boxes filled with orders and branded with their company logos have become ubiquitous in the country's urban areas.
Marriott to double local hotel count
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/04/2019
» Marriott International plans to dramatically increase its presence in Thailand, expanding hotels and resorts by about 50% in 3-4 years, unconcerned by political instability or an economic slowdown.
A company man in an unsettled age
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/04/2019
» Despite being only 44, the chief executive of Unilever Thailand is a man from a bygone era. A man who joins the company right out of university, builds a career and climbs the ladder from intern to executive in an age when most people feel they have no ladder to climb and either jump ship or sink.
Amazon opens Thai office, eyeing growth
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/04/2019
» Amazon, the largest e-commerce company in the world, recently opened a new office in Thailand, its second office in Asean after the flagship in Singapore, as it expands operations in the country to provide resources and training to Thai merchants selling products overseas on the platform.
Tech experts caution against change for change's sake
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/04/2019
» Digital transformation at companies must be driven by business needs and not simply involve chasing after the latest technology, according to a panel of tech experts.