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Thailand: Project continuity encouraged

The next government would do well to continue planned infrastructure projects in order to boost housing demand, says Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn. At least 60% of the population or 40 million people will live in urban areas if mass transit lines are developed in major provinces, Mr Pailin said on Thursday at the House & […]

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Singapore’s SGH has been ranked the 3rd best hospital in the world, and its nurses are part of the reason why

Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has just been ranked the 3rd best hospital in the world by Newsweek magazine, thanks to the public hospital’s pursuit of clinical research and outstanding nursing. In its write-up, Newsweek said Singapore’s oldest hospital “provides affordable care for patients, leads patient-driven clinical research and provides undergraduate to postgraduate educational training for both students […]

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Lazada eyes 20 million jobs by 2030

Lazada aims to create 20 million e-commerce jobs and serve 300 million customers by 2030 by encouraging 8 million people to become e-commerce entrepreneurs.  The company plans to use LazMall, its online mall with a wide range of products, to attract online merchants and young brands.  The mall gains sales commission fees as revenue.  Lazada also […]

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Thailand: Role of economic zones stressed

THE nation’s top planning agency has stressed the importance of continuity on the development of special economic zones (SEZs) – including the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) – by an incoming government. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which is closing in on the completion of the 12th National Economic and Social Development […]

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