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The Bread Winner
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 07/10/2019
» Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread from the oven. The heavenly aroma evokes pleasant childhood memories as it wafts through the kitchen air. It's only a matter of time before you say, "Oh my God! That smells so good!"
Trade Transparency
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/09/2019
» Another day, another technology to consider. In recent years, the buzz has been all about blockchain, which was created initially to support bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that operate independently from central banks.
Citrus style
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/08/2019
» No one can explain why, but fruit-inspired names and technology brands seem to go together. You may not remember the pioneering British IT company Tangerine Computer Systems but you've certainly heard of Apple, BlackBerry and Raspberry Pi. There's also the cutesy yet practical messaging app called Peach.
Connecting Asia
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/07/2019
» Infrastructure is one of the major catalysts for sustainable economic and social development in rapidly growing Asia. But financing the region's massive power, water, transport and telecommunications needs is becoming a growing challenge.
Digital payment empowering millions more Asians
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/06/2019
» When it comes to digital payment, there is no place more exciting than Asia-Pacific these days. The growth and availability of online and mobile payment services is putting the region on course to be a global leader in cashless transactions.
Imagine the world as one
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/05/2019
» The peripatetic nature of a journalist's life allows me to see the world in a way that I would never have imagined earlier. Each journey is different, even if it's in the same city, as there are always new things to learn, see and appreciate.
Healthy outcomes
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/04/2019
» When your goal is to make a meaningful impact in the world, you usually think less about yourself and your status, but focus more on the elements that will truly make a difference.
Digitising SMEs
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 25/03/2019
» A few years ago, digital transformation in business was seen as an option or perhaps an expensive investment that might be hard to justify. Even when companies did decide to digitise, the process was often fragmented, which prevented them from truly harnessing the power of technology. The approach appeared ineffective and the results were not quantifiable.
Winter wonderland, summer retreat
Life, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/03/2019
» Nestled in the northeastern corner of Nagano prefecture, Nozawaonsen is a beautiful little onsen village with a long history, dating back to at least the Edo Period (1603-1868), when the first bathhouse was constructed. Today, this picturesque mountain settlement remains an onsen paradise, and has since become one of Japan's top ski destinations, hailed for its high-quality powder snow.
Mastering the message
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/03/2019
» Life rarely progresses the way we intended. Sometimes, we need to adjust to unexpected circumstances and always be ready for change. Once we master the ability to adapt to unforeseen events and to constantly absorb new knowledge, it usually allows our lives to blossom in beautiful ways.