Message From Chamber – August 2023
“Dear AustCham Members, I am extremely proud to have been elected on to the Australian – Thai Chamber of Commerce (Austcham) Board in 2023 and then to have been appointed as the Treasurer. I recognize the importance of this role in ensuring integrity, transparency, and trust in relation to the management of the finances for […]
How an Increased Focus on Sustainability is Shaping the Real Estate Sector
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a significant factor in the real estate sector, with stakeholders and investors increasingly prioritising sustainable practices. Governments are implementing energy efficiency standards, but many real estate leaders are unsure about their reporting obligations. Investors as well as tenants also contribute to the demand for sustainable buildings. Energy-efficient properties are expected […]
Message From Chamber – July 2023
“Dear AustCham Members, It is with honour that I can continue to be part of the AustCham Board and now in my sixth year of service. This with the added privilege as a Vice President, with Matthew Cutts now taking over the role as Treasurer. The 2023 Board of Directors is developing as an exciting, […]
Message From Chamber – July 2022
“Dear Austcham members, I am happy to update the members on what is happening at AustCham, as having now served for my 5th year as a Director on the AustCham Board with the last 2 years as Treasurer. As part of my role on the board my primary focus is to represent the Manufacturing sector. The […]
Thailand Holds Firm on its Status as a Transparent Real Estate Market
Transparency gains make Asia Pacific real estate more attractive to investors, says JLL Bangkok / 1 July 2022 – Thailand has held its rankings as the 10th and 3rd most transparent real estate market in Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia respectively, according to JLL and LaSalle Investment Management’s Global Real Estate Transparency Index. The country’s […]
APAC payroll newsletter 2022 Vol. 2
Many companies are attracting a borderless workforce and expanding operations into new countries. It is clear that APAC is particularly inviting to multinational corporations seeking expansion. With APAC expansion comes the need for an APAC payroll. Getting a widespread workforce paid correctly, on time, and in the right currency is a big challenge faced by […]
Nutraceuticals and Mindfulness: Combating Cognitive Impairment from Poor Mental Health
Anthony Jude Tan, Founder and Visionary, AJT WellityFor Vitafoods Insight’s Asia Virtual Expo 2022 Cognition is defined as the mental process of knowing, and to that end the ability to perceive, reason, and make judgments. Some of us are predisposed to conditions that make us more susceptible to cognitive decline, such as gender, age, and […]
Imagine you had a crystal ball when hiring people
We all know that hiring people is a calculated risk. But how do you “calculate” the risk? How do you minimize that risk? What are the best tools at hand to help you get it right – before it’s too late? In fact, some hiring managers would be better off flipping a coin to decide […]
Headlines summary as of 14 July 2022
KEY ISSUES AT A GLANCE Doping up real estate to revive the economy. At the Property Inside 2022 seminar, Finance Minister Arkhom said the government will soon roll out the Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa to attract high-spending foreigners to invest in Thailand’s property market, noting that the real estate sector contributes 8-9 percent to […]
How to ensure your business is metaverse-ready
What is the metaverse? Imagine being able to hold a meeting with virtual versions of your colleagues, enable a customer to view a product or property without them leaving their home, or conduct complex repairs on a piece of equipment completely remotely. Such is the promise of the metaverse. The term has been gaining traction […]
