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7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
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Brexit and Trump won't torpedo Asian cooperation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/11/2016
» Despite growing anti-globalisation sentiment reflected in the Brexit vote, and Donald Trump's vow to pull the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) the moment he assumes the presidency, Asia Pacific countries are pressing ahead with many other regional plans.
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Recovery on course
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» Asia Pacific is expected to remain on a macroeconomic recovery path supported by stabilised economic conditions in China and relatively low exposure to "external asymmetrical shocks", says Swiss banker Peter Rosenstreich.
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Best foot forward
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Balance is a word that everybody understands, but not everyone succeeds at applying the concept in life or business. This is not the case with Alexis Nasard, the new CEO of Bata, who has made it his mission to steer the renowned footwear company along a steady and sustainable course.
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One currency to link them all: the rise of the renminbi
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» International use of the Chinese renminbi is expected to surge in the next five to 10 years given the need for financing by the Chinese government of infrastructure projects under its One Belt One Road (OBOR) programme, a banking executive says.
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Beijing plays, Hun Sen dances
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» The ever-contentious One China policy has flared up again, but this time the spark did not ignite over the Taiwan Strait or across the Pacific Ocean. Rather, it was here in Southeast Asia, Cambodia to be specific, when Prime Minister Hun Sen banned the Taiwanese and Tibetan flags.
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CP chief discusses automation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
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Nikkei not ready to give up on print yet
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/10/2017
» The Japanese media behemoth Nikkei Inc has shifted its focus to digital journalism amid a decline in newspaper circulation and advertising revenue, but remains firmly convinced that print media will never meet its demise.
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Engineering the future
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/02/2017
» Adjusting to the uncertainty of China's "new normal" phase coinciding with an economic slowdown is an uphill task for business leaders, but Zhang Jianguo believes he is plotting the right course. The vice-president of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) is pursuing a strategy to promote long-term, sustainable growth by investing overseas and embracing technological change.
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Analysts see limited impact from trans fat prohibition
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/07/2018
» The recent regulation prohibiting the production, import and distribution of trans fat-filled food could have a minor effect on profits for SET-listed companies operating bakery and food businesses as they could switch to substitute ingredients, say analysts.
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