Tsunami still haunts...
âAny cyclonic condition lasting a bit too long makes the people, local administration as well as the armed forces, a bit jittery. The 2005 Tsunami and the devastation have left an indelible mark on .....
Tsunami lessons for Tohoku from Tamil Nadu
On Dec. 26, 2004, a massive tsunami blasted across the Indian Ocean, cutting a swath of destruction through communities in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India that claimed a staggering 230,000 lives. As Japan approaches the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, are there any lessons to be learned from the 2004 catastrophe?
Thailand’s floods create ripple across global supply chain of auto, electronics firms
Honda cars, mostly City, Jazz and Civic models, continue to lie submerged in floodwaters at the carmaker’s manufacturing plant in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, Thailand. AFP PHOTO TOKYO: Thailand’s worst floods in decades may gradually be subsiding but ripples will be felt by companies and consumers for months to come, analysts say, underlining the fragility of the global supply chain.
ANALYSIS: Thai gov't cannot afford to falter
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - As feared, last year's flood crisis has led to the hasty passing of laws to help support post-flood reconstruction. Though this speediness might satisfy some people, it could derail necessary preparation for the upcoming rainy season and also ruin Thailand's long-term attraction for foreign investors, many of whom have been hit by more than US$100 million in indirect ...
Thailand and truth
THE truth about life lies in an unfinished temple along the Rachwate Cape in Pattaya, Chon Buri Province, Thailand. The Sanctuary of Truth, under construction for about 30 years and made entirely of wood, conveys the beginning of ancient life according to Eastern philosophy and religious belief.
Thailand's car output to reach 2 million in 2012
BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand is expected to produce a record high of 2 million vehicles this year, driven by a recovery in both domestic and external demand after supply disruptions in 2011 caused by serious flooding, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said.
Japan's industrial output rebounds 4 percent
Japan's industrial production rebounded 4 percent in December from November and household spending increased, suggesting the still-weak economy is gaining some steam after last year's tsunami disaster and flooding in Thailand that disrupted manufacturers' supply chains.
Honda sees sharp drop in profit on Thai floods
Battered by the strong yen and supply disruptions from Thailand's floods, Honda said Tuesday that its net earnings in the October-December quarter tumbled 41 percent to 47.6 billion yen ($625 million) ...
