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Debating green design

14/02/2012 : Although going green is widely hyped, design experts are optimistic about future designs that minimise waste of raw materials and are efficient.
Made for walking

14/02/2012 : The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.

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In Mergers & Acquisitions practice makes perfect
09/02/2012 : Thailand's economy expanded by a meagre 1.5% in 2011, according to many estimates, after manufacturing production disruptions from the floods reduced exports significantly in the year's final quarter. This year the government expects growth of more than 5% as initiatives to recover from the floods and other stimulus measures take effect.
Baht rises to two-month high amid inflows
09/02/2012 : The baht strengthened to a two-month high after international investors boosted their holdings of the country's assets on optimism growth in Southeast Asias second-largest economy will pick up this year.
LABOUR
Kittiratt urges companies to cooperate in wage hike
09/02/2012 : Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong is strongly urging the private sector to accept the 40% rise in the daily minimum wage scheduled for April.
EXECUTIVE BRIEFCASE
The right prescription for a culture of trust
09/02/2012 : 'My management style is to make people come to the office not only for the salary but with a willingness to work with passion. They should enjoy and believe that what they are doing is the right thing to do," says Rolf Ammelburg, the general manager of Roche Thailand.
Jewellery group foresees B400bn in exports this year
09/02/2012 : The Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association expects to see industry exports worth 400 billion baht this year, up by 5-8% from last year, while urging exporters to improve their quality amid tougher competition.
INSURANCE
B50m Bupa outlay aimed at new concerns
09/02/2012 : Bupa Health Insurance (Thailand) plans to beef up its investment over the next three years to accommodate promising prospects in local health insurance sales brought on by the recent flooding and more frequent natural disasters and epidemics.
COMMODITIES
Extra maize imports given the green light
09/02/2012 : The Commerce Ministry has authorised the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) to bring in maize from a neighbouring country in a bid to lower production costs in some farm sectors.
BANKING
MPC concerned about distortions
09/02/2012 : The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has taken a neutral stance on the interest rate trend following its latest quarter-percentage-point cut to 3% two weeks ago.
KBank: Insurance needed
09/02/2012 : Kasikornbank is encouraging corporate and SME clients alike to manage higher risk locally and globally via insurance protection.
Banks: Rate cuts hinge on fee fate
09/02/2012 : Commercial banks are awaiting a decision on the new deposit protection fee before adjusting their interest rates.