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Philippines eyes re-fleeting in tuna industry

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is looking at upgrading and modernizing the fishing fleets of the tuna industry to be able to compete in the global market. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said re-fleeting is the way forward and the best option to ensure that the local commercial fishing sector can compete with the rest of […]

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FPT studies oil pipeline into Myanmar

Fuel Pipeline Transportation (FPT) plans to conduct a feasibility study to extend an oil pipeline to Myanmar to capture dynamic oil demand. FPT is a subsidiary of SET-listed Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services. FPT chairman MR Supadis Diskul said the company has set up a study team in August to determine project viability. The oil pipeline […]

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Thailand: GDP growth seeks port in a storm

With tropical storms bringing downpours across Thailand, many are left wondering if the torrential rains and dark clouds augur forthcoming economic woes, shattering hopes of a rebound. Thailand’s reputation as one of the Asian economic tigers is long gone. Vivid memories of the 1997 economic collapse and anxiety over the current tepid conditions lend credence […]

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