BANGKOK -- Charoen Pokphand Foods will invest 30 billion baht ($977 million) in overseas plants as well as research and development this year, accelerating its pursuit of growth outside Thailand.
Thai player earmarks nearly $1bn for overseas investment

CP Foods CEO Prasit Boondoungprasert explains the company's business plans. (Photo by Marimi Kishimoto)
BANGKOK -- Charoen Pokphand Foods will invest 30 billion baht ($977 million) in overseas plants as well as research and development this year, accelerating its pursuit of growth outside Thailand.