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Putting data to work
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/10/2019
» It's mind-boggling how much data the world creates every day. A few years ago, Dell EMC predicted that by next year, our digital universe would generate 44 zettabytes of data -- that's 44 followed by 21 zeroes, which is about 40 times more bytes than there are stars in the observable universe.
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.
The power of 8 seconds
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/08/2019
» While millennials have come into their own as a major social and economic force, they will soon be sharing the limelight with their Generation Z successors.
Save or Splurge?
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/06/2019
» Millennials, or those born between 1980 and 2000, are the largest generation in history and they are revolutionising the norms of how we work, live and play. Today in Asia Pacific alone, there are over one billion millennials and their economic clout is growing.
Better safe than sorry
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/06/2019
» Dating websites and applications have profoundly changed the way couples meet and interact. Traditionally, we were more likely to date people who lived in the same community or shared the same interests, or people linked to our group of friends.
Leaning in to lead
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/06/2019
» An extremely exuberant executive appears before me in a cream-coloured tweed jacket and neon-pink pants. She is petite but her upbeat and outspoken manner commands the spotlight instantly. A gleaming smile and frequent laughter mark a down-to-earth personality.
HIV battle continues
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/05/2019
» My first visit to the Anonymous Clinic in Bangkok left me with mixed sensations of disturbance and hope. It was disturbing to see that the majority of the patients were teenagers and young adults. Some were still wearing their school uniforms, and they looked perfectly healthy.
Clearing the air
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 13/05/2019
» Earlier this year, cities in Thailand were smothered by prolonged, suffocating toxic smog. Schools were closed, tourism sank, and N95 masks flew off store shelves as people started to feel the effects -- sore throats, irritated eyes and trouble breathing -- caused by ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5.