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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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Le Concorde plans B2.5bn expansion
10/02/2012 : Le Concorde Group, the owner of Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, plans to spend 2.5 billion baht to renovate its exiting property in Bangkok and build two new hotels in resort destinations over the next five years after projecting a better tourism outlook and a positive trend in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry.
EXPORTS
Indian rice steaming ahead
10/02/2012 : India's rice exports will reach 4 million tonnes next month, putting even more pressure on Thailand to manage the government's paddy mortgage scheme and stockpiles.
DISASTER RELIEF
UK firm: Big bags the way to go in flood prevention
10/02/2012 : Special flood prevention barriers should be erected instead of the concrete walls that have been proposed by industrial estates to prevent a repeat of last year's flood crisis, says the UK-based Hesco Bastion Ltd, which makes the barriers.
SKIN CARE
Nu Skin looks for OEM manufacturer in SE Asia
10/02/2012 : The US direct-sales company Nu Skin Enterprises is looking for a third-party manufacturer in Thailand to produce its skin- and healthcare products for Asian markets.
Ecco revenue loses traction
10/02/2012 : Denmark-based Ecco, the world's leading footwear company, expects its revenue generated from the Thai unit this year will be halved from the pre-flood period on uncertainty over future inundations and the bankruptcy of the industrial estate where it is located.
IBank aims to break into Asia's top three
10/02/2012 : The state-run Islamic Bank of Thailand has set a goal to be among the top three Islamic banks in Asia with asset size of 300 billion baht within the next five years, said president Dheerasak Suwanyos.
BANKING
Lending up 15% last year
10/02/2012 : The banking system's lending accelerated in 2011 even though the floods caused a sharp decline in the fourth quarter, says the Bank of Thailand.
Tesco plans B17bn property fund IPO
10/02/2012 : Tesco, the UK hypermarket chain, plans to raise 17 billion baht by selling shares in a Thai property fund.
ENERGY
Bangchak to double biodiesel output
10/02/2012 : The majority state-owned oil refinery and retailer Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP) plans to double its biodiesel production to 600,000-700,000 litres per day from 300,000 litres to meet surging demand growth expected this year.
CORPORATE COUNSELLOR
Compensation in a wrongful death case
10/02/2012 : Wrongful death claims can result in the assessment of civil and criminal penalties on parties that may be far removed from the negligent actor. The impact could be seen on officers and directors, manufacturers and dealers, employees and employers, agents and principals, insured and insurers, among others. This article is written for corporations and their officers and directors and includes an overview of wrongful death actions, significant components of awards, and protection mechanisms.