SHRIMP EXPORTS
Firms to press US complaints
Industry seeks WTO action on separate fronts
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Nursing-home investment
The Public Health Ministry may relax the requirements for nursing homes in a bid to encourage private-sector operators.
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Kbank upbeat on China SME prospects
Like a country mouse moving to the big city, Kasikornbank has had a tough time over the past 14 years doing business in China. But now it is looking forward to serving SMEs from both the Chinese market and its homeland.
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Keys to hospitality success
Hotel operators say the keys to success in the tourism industry are offering the right products, having a good location, a strong brand and network and emphasising human resources.
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Baby-milk apparatus outsourced to Kingdom
Japan-based baby-accessories manufacturer Pigeon Corp is transferring facilities for silicone nipples and feeding bottles to Thailand.
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STREET WISE
Nasty surprise from the taxman
What follows is a warning to anyone who may not be aware that they are liable to personal income tax if they are given a business by their parents.
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SkyTeam growth all set to take off
SkyTeam has made giant steps towards anticipated network growth in key markets, as the global airline alliance readies for the entry of China Southern and three associate airlines, Air Europa, Copa and Kenya Airways, later this year.
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Air transport industry sets out vision for zero-emission future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued four challenges to drive the industry towards its vision of zero emissions.
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BoI says investors optimistic
Nearly 80 per cent of foreign investors are still optimistic about investing in Thailand, according to the latest annual survey of the Board of Investment (BoI).
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Support for loss-makers
The State Railway of Thailand, Provincial Waterworks Authority and Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will soon be propped up by the government for providing non-profitable public services.
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Seafood-hub plan
Vietnam's seafood export industry is drawing up an action plan to become a seafood-processing hub in Southeast Asia thanks to plentiful raw materials.
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Marketers flocking to the Web for customers
Green Spot (Thailand) has decided to conduct cyber-marketing activities for its Vitamilk health beverages by joining with website operator Sanook Online. The site currently centre on a Slim Photo Contest and an Unseen Quiz Game.
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Tsunami victim back to making her popular pastries
Susan Usher's first attempt at running a business in Thailand was destroyed - literally pulverised - by the tsunami.
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Former tycoon's sandwich empire expands
Sirivat Sandwich and Payap University will open Sirivat Voravetvuthikun's third Coffee Corner at the school's Chiang Mai campus in August.
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Cinema paradiso
With 170 Thais for every movie screen, cinema operators have a big thirst to quench - and that's good news for advertisers
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