well as the consolidation of our Nguyen Kim business in Vietnam. Overall SSSG in hardline segment decreased, primarily due to declines in overall customer spending in Thailand, particularly product in

2 assets, and the remaining 6 assets are in the divestment process. This year, we are still passionate about people development, which will be done through various training and promote a collaborative

well-performing overseas assets. The Hotel industry remains the key revenue driver. Thai goods and services are at a premium due to the appreciation in Thai Baht, reducing the demand especially within

รดงักล่าวอาจจะบรรเทาลงหากกิจการ สามารถระดมทุนจากผูล้งทุนในอีกประเภทหน่ึงซ่ึงมีความมัน่คงพอสมควรในดา้นสถานะทางการเงิน และมี ธรรมชาติท่ีพร้อมในการสนับสนุนทุนแก่กิจการเหล่านั้น (passionate risk taker

support of investment and private spending as well as bolstering opportunities for other economic sectors. Nonetheless, protectionism triggered by the US-China trade dispute dealt a blow to global economic

investors—to speak up and encourage a culture of long-term investment and growth. And well-run businesses will respond. The best businesses strategically manage all aspects of the business and ensure that