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Opportunity awaits well-prepared investors in Vietnam
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 13/05/2019
» All eyes these days are on Vietnam -- a densely populated developing economy with a young, abundant labour force, strong manufacturing sector, stable political system, low inflation, stable currency and steady foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
Funding sustainable development
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/05/2019
» The ideal world is one where poverty and hunger no longer exist. People of all ages are in good health and everyone has access to quality education, clean water, sanitation and affordable and clean energy.
Grey is the new black
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/04/2019
» Population ageing is often stereotyped as a drain on the economy, linked to a shrinking workforce, demographic imbalances and spiralling medical and social care expenses. Governments bear a heavy burden as they struggle to provide adequate healthcare funding and pension programmes.
Powering Asia
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/04/2019
» Energy is essential for advancing economic activity and quality of life, but obtaining most of our energy from fossil fuels is no longer sustainable. Pollution is spreading like a plague, warming the planet, choking the public and eroding our health.
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.
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.
Holistic health
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/03/2019
» Human life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, thanks in large part to advances in sanitation, agriculture, food processing and distribution.
Let's talk about sex
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/12/2018
» Ask anyone what sex means and you will get any number of different responses. After all, it's a highly personal matter and can mean different things to different people. It is such a delicate and intimate topic that most people prefer to avoid the conversation altogether.
Relationship king
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Perhaps dreaming is in the blood of the Chaudhary family. They are never content with the status quo, and always ready to apply grit and ambition to do whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams.
Time to talk about mental health
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/11/2018
» 'A smile is worth a thousand words," the old saying goes. This simple but powerful act can light up a room and create bonds with people without the need to converse.