Thailand’s economy, one of the six largest in Southeast Asia, experienced sluggish growth in the second quarter, trailing behind its regional counterparts. The meager 1.9% growth rate, as compared to the first quarter’s 2.8% expansion, was largely influenced…
Matcha, previously a specialty tea in Japan, has gained considerable international popularity. This trend is especially noticeable among the younger demographic that values both taste and health benefits. The green tea powder has permeated various sectors…
Devotees of the highly coveted matcha green tea may need to dig a little deeper into their pockets as a result of unprecedented temperatures in Japan causing a considerable decrease in matcha production. This comes amid a worldwide surge in demand for the…
It may come as a surprise that Thailand not only boasts one of the world’s largest number of women entrepreneurs. It is also one of the few countries in the world where there are as many female business owners as there are male. At Echelon Thailand 2015, we…
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