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Streamlined Toshiba retools for a new era
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/09/2016
» Companies are frequently compelled to rethink strategy whenever they encounter external or internal stumbling blocks. The Tokyo-based multinational Toshiba Corporation is no exception. It has undertaken a major restructuring to revive earnings and stakeholders' confidence after a tough year of negative news that included an accounting scandal.
Faith and vision
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/08/2016
» The success of many big businesses is attributed to the person at the top, to the point where some chief executives become celebrities and cult figures. Francis Yeoh has steered one of Malaysia's most successful multinational businesses since 1988, but he has no time for such hero-worship.
Allianz wants to make sure it has Asia Inc covered
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 27/06/2016
» While the weak global economy in recent years has led to reduced forecasts for Asia, the region's growth story continues to captivate investors, along with the corporate insurance specialists that are helping them participate in the development of the region.
Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
Climate challenge
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 11/04/2016
» In 2011, a record-breaking flood in Thailand caused total economic damages of US$46 billion. Last year, more than 2,000 people died in India when record-breaking temperatures hit 48 degrees Celsius. Globally, 2015 was the hottest year on record.
Riding the e-commerce wave
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/04/2016
» Asia Pacific presents tremendous growth potential for the e-commerce business, and Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its worldwide logistics expertise to enlarge its footprint in emerging markets and help digital business players across the region.
Clash of the titans
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» The world's two biggest aircraft manufacturers; Airbus and Boeing, foresee tremendous demand coming out of Asia Pacific in the coming decades, especially for single-aisle planes from flourishing low-cost carriers (LCCs).
New flight path
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.
LED adoption picking up slowly in Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» The need for energy conservation worldwide is undeniable but success varies from country to country. Those that face energy shortages are forced to adapt, often with innovative solutions, but in some countries where energy is freely available, conservation can be a tougher sell.
Bright Idea
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» When three Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physics last year for their work on light-emitting diodes (LED), it was a great leap forward for one of the most important energy-saving technologies in decades.