China’s footprint in Thailand expands

China’s footprint in Thailand expands
As China takes advantage of its free trade agreement with Asean and lower tariffs in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Burma, trade throughout the region will be spurred by its dramatically expanding footprint in Thailand.
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NAITA expands operations

NAITA expands operations
The National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) will increase its present student trainee capacity to 40,000 during 2011. According to statistics, over 30,000 students between the ages of 16 and 35 are currently following numerous vocational training courses at 23 NAITA training centres islandwide.
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US manufacturing expands for seventh month running

US manufacturing expands for seventh month running
Manufacturers increased production and employment in February, signalling factories are leading the nation out of recession as the new year begins.
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