Italian Bicycle Tire Manufacturer Opens Green Factory in Thailand

Italian Bicycle Tire Manufacturer Opens Green Factory in Thailand

Italian bicycle tire manufacturer Vittoria just announced the opening of a new factory in Thailand dedicated to the production of cotton tubular and clincher bicycle tires. The EUR 20 million (USD 21 million) investment will expand the Vittoria Tires Thailand (VTT)...
Thai Retail Giants Compete for Warehouse Store Market

Thai Retail Giants Compete for Warehouse Store Market

Thai giant Central Group is reportedly defending its status as the country’s retail leader with an expansion into warehouse food stores, challenging its competitor Charoen Pokphand (CP). Central Group’s retail arm Central Retail Corp. (CRC) is set to open its...
Number of Foreign Franchise Brands in the Philippines Growing

Number of Foreign Franchise Brands in the Philippines Growing

The Philippines, considered one of the largest franchise markets in Southeast Asia, expects more international franchise brands to enter the market. This is according to the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), which recently held its annual franchise expo, where...
Iloilo City Taps Private Firm to Turn Plastic Into Fuel

Iloilo City Taps Private Firm to Turn Plastic Into Fuel

The Iloilo City government has entered into an agreement with a supplier of construction materials to turn waste materials into fuel. City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) head Engr. Neil Ravena said in an interview that under the agreed waste...