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Asia's energy challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/03/2018
» Asia's rapid development over the past four decades has transformed the region's stature in the world economy, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and creating new opportunities for future prosperity.
The Bliss Business
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» I just said "Yes!" What do I do now?
Cleaner Energy
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 01/08/2016
» While traditional energy sources still represent about 76% of global electricity production, the world today is seeing a major shift toward cleaner and more cost-competitive renewables, thanks to the plummeting cost of technologies and pro-environment policies.
Myanmar's mobile revolution
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» Myanmar has seen massive growth in internet penetration, mobile phone adoption and social media usage in the past few years, spurred by the end of direct military rule and rapid opening up of its market after decades of isolation.
Seeding startup success
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» If there was a prize for buzzword of the decade, a top contender would be "startup", which has come to describe any kind of new internet-based business. They're being formed by the thousands and many will fail, but some that succeed -- think Uber, Airbnb and a few financial technology (FinTech) players -- have unleashed disruptive technology that has changed the very nature of business.
Brexit and Asia: referendum ripples could spread worldwide
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» A fog of uncertainty has hung over Britain for months ahead of its referendum on European Union membership, which will finally take place three days from today. Recent polls have been showing momentum for the Leave campaign, though huge variations among surveys have prompted questions about their reliability.
Something for everyone
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/04/2016
» Thailand continues to attract more Indian travellers as one of their favourite leisure travel spots and wedding destinations. Close proximity, cultural similarities, enhanced connectivity and affordability are among the country's strong selling points.
Small orders, big opportunities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/04/2016
» Nont Pongpairoj has a Bangkok design studio that makes quality bags and accessories for cameras and covers for iPhones, with a successful niche in Thailand. But to reach buyers elsewhere in the world, he has found a powerful ally in Hong Kong.
Emerging markets still contain pockets of opportunity
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/03/2016
» The slowing pace of US interest-rate increases and stronger-than-expected stimulus from the European Central Bank are feeding a more optimistic view of the long-term global economic recovery, with analysts seeing some bright investment spots in Asian emerging markets.
Youth movement
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/03/2016
» The cooperative partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Korea has progressed at an impressive pace in the past few decades in every dimension from trade and investments to people-to-people links.