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The third path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» Rooted in traditional norms and religious beliefs dating back centuries, our world has long accepted gender as a binary concept consisting of two identities: male and female. Thus, only those whose gender identities match their birth-sex enjoy fundamental human rights.
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Grey shades in the rainbow
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» After years of legal invisibility, growing restlessness and protest, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are finally seeing some progress toward global equality. Particularly in Europe, rising public awareness is being reflected in landmark legislation that recognises same-sex marriage, outlaws discrimination and promotes inclusive social policies.
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Regulate innovation but don't kill it
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» It's been an exhausting few weeks for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who stands accused of failing to prevent major data breaches and malign interference in the political process in the US and elsewhere. The CEO of the world's largest social network was roasted by US lawmakers in 10 hours of hearings for failing to protect Facebook users' private data.
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Seoul support
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and South Korea and there is indeed much to celebrate. Since 1958, the two nations have steadily developed a mutually beneficial relationship in key areas from politics and economics to culture and tourism. Bilateral trade has increased tremendously from US$59 million in 1978 to $13 billion in 2015.
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Inequality a growing challenge for rising Asean
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 30/04/2018
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) had a lot to celebrate when it marked its 50th anniversary last year. The region has undergone a significant transformation from a bloc of underdeveloped countries to become one of the world's most dynamic economic drivers.
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Healthy harvest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 07/05/2018
» Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet and regular exercise have long proved to be the key to prevention of chronic diseases and other health conditions.
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Huawei angling for premium status
Business, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/05/2018
» Huawei Technologies Co plans to position itself as the premium smartphone brand in the international market as appetite slows for such items in China.
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Curing our plastic addiction
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/05/2018
» My recent visit to Taiwan reminded me of how little my own country is doing to reduce plastic waste. On an island where shoppers have to pay for plastic shopping bags, the next step is a blanket ban on single-use plastic items including straws, shopping bags, utensils and beverage cups by 2030.
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Hospitals reimagined
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/05/2018
» Smart healthcare requires a lot of factors to come together to deliver the best results to patients. For hospital operators, that includes smart building design where infrastructure and medical devices are interconnected with real-time data collection, cloud computing and big-data analysis.
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Healthcare revolution
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/05/2018
» Soaring costs, a chronic shortage of medical professionals and infrastructure, as well as evolving consumer needs are forcing the cumbersome healthcare industry to rethink the way it serves people. Technology is playing a big role in a revolution that is creating a fresher, more efficient and sustainable system.
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