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    Second time lucky

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016

    » On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.

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    Road to opportunity

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015

    » As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.

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    'New age' airline

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015

    » As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.

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    Good neighbour

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015

    » Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.

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    Indonesia needs to shift to a new gear

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/01/2016

    » Indonesia in 2016 could face another bumpy ride as economic reforms have yet to bear fruit. However, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro is confident that Southeast Asia's biggest economy has what it takes to take advantage of Asean economic integration.

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    Plugged into change

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 06/04/2015

    » As demand for technology accelerates and shifts rapidly with changing lifestyles, technology companies need to be innovation-driven and embrace change to stay ahead of the pack.

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    Scholars and dollars

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/05/2015

    » Having a child is an investment in the future of the family, and education is one of the biggest investments in a child's future. There was a time when parents who wanted — and could afford — the best for their children had to send them abroad, but today in Asia, families can have the best of both worlds: an international education close to home.

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