Volvo Bus aiming for expansion
published : 18 Feb 2021 at 04:00
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Volvo Bus Thailand Co, the local distributor of buses produced by Sweden-based Volvo Group, is expanding its customer base to cover more factories and state agencies, following the pandemic s impact on its chassis sales in the tourism segment.
During the pandemic last year, the company recorded sales of 38 units, according to managing director Dechchai Kulkarineetham. He declined to provide further details.
The company expects to attract more customers from factories and state agencies as it has identified new business opportunities in these two market segments. Factories and state agencies need buses to facilitate their staff s travel. This service is now provided by private companies running bus transportation, said Mr Dechchai.
Biden Administration Reaches out to Southeast Asian Allies
Recently confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken held calls with the foreign ministers of Thailand and the Philippines.
January 28, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks to the media at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2021.
Credit: Flickr/U.S. Department of State
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Incoming U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wasted no time in reaching out American allies in Southeast Asia, holding calls with his Philippine and Thai counterparts the day after his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
In his talks with the two officials, Blinken said that the United States rejects China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea beyond what it is permitted under international law and stands with Southeast Asian claimants “in the face of PRC pressure.”