Thai cement giant says Southeast Asia factories must scale up together

Siam Cement Group's CEO calls China's cheap exports "a fact of life," and says the answer for Southeast Asian manufacturers is regional scale rather than national scale. The Thai industrial giant argues that only by operating across the region can factories keep unit costs low enough to compete. It is a practical read on how local producers are trying to hold their ground as lower-priced goods flow into their markets.

How do you think smaller manufacturers in your region can compete with cheaper imports?

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