Thailand’s tourism industry earnings surge 31% y-o-y
In a trend that has continued into 2012, Thailand’s remarkably resilient tourism industry showed itself to be largely unaffected by the country’s devastating floods last year, giving a strong performance that More...
Thailand to Tap further the bond market
The Thai government is looking to tap the bond market to make up its budgetary shortfall for this year and launch more debt offers to fund its ambitious infrastructure programme. More...
REITs to boost Thailand’s property sector
A new investment stream is set to pour into Thailand’s property sector with the upcoming release of real estate investment trusts (REITs), bringing the country into line with many of its regional neighbours. Details More...
Thailand’s gas prices fuelling inflation
Thai consumers are beginning to feel the effects of the government’s decision to liberalise compressed natural gas (CNG) prices with the aim of bringing retail costs in line with the global market and potentially More...
Green building takes off in Southeast Asia
In subtropical South-east Asian climates, where air conditioning accounts for about 50% of a building’s energy use and up to 30% of operating costs, energy efficiency requires keeping cold air inside and hot air More...
Thailand to improve agriculture quality and sustainability
A new set of agricultural strategies for the 2012-16 period were approved by the Thai cabinet at a meeting in mid-March, with much of the focus placed on improving food sustainability, promoting the cultivation More...
Thai telecom industry set for a busy year (OBG update)
The telecommunications industry in Thailand is set for a busy year, with new 3G licences expected to be auctioned during the third quarter of 2012. At the same time, the sector’s regulator is working on a master More...
Thailand: Going for growth
The latest data on Thailand’s consumer confidence shows that Thais are beginning to look more positively on the future, as the government moves to boost growth and restore the country’s infrastructure after More...
Philippines: towards a period of economic introspection?
The Philippines may be heading towards a period of economic introspection, according to Oxford Business Group latest update. Phillipines may be looking inward for growth and stability as the shadow of slower economic More...
Indonesia Heading for Solid Growth in 2012 (OBG update)
In spite of the economic uncertainty that characterised much of 2011, Indonesia’s strong growth has solidified its reputation as one of the world’s most important emerging economies. More...