Nestle's Thailand coffee troubles raise doubts for foreign joint ventures
Nestle seeks to dissolve a partnership with Thai conglomerate PM Group and continue sales independently. But its Thai partner is resisting, citing a loss of profits, and the dispute has turned into a legal battle.
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