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7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
US businesses confident of continued success in Asean
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.
Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.
Asean the 'next frontier' for e-commerce boom
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/05/2017
» E-commerce in Southeast Asia is ripe for fast-paced growth scenario given the region's huge population and growing middle class, but countries need to address existing challenges to help the business reach its full potential, says a Google executive.
Opportunity in volatility
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/03/2017
» Greater financial market volatility presents an opportunity for banking operations as businesses seek to counter added risks, says Werner Steinmueller, chief executive officer for Asia Pacific with Deutsche Bank.
Beijing plays, Hun Sen dances
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» The ever-contentious One China policy has flared up again, but this time the spark did not ignite over the Taiwan Strait or across the Pacific Ocean. Rather, it was here in Southeast Asia, Cambodia to be specific, when Prime Minister Hun Sen banned the Taiwanese and Tibetan flags.
Clash of titans
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» Greater confrontations between China and a Donald Trump-led United States are possible, as flashpoints could potentially intensify the animosity between the two superpowers, says a China scholar.
Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
With trade weak, East Asia counts on consumption and investment
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Despite the looming possibility of a trade war, economic growth is projected to improve in East Asian countries this year, propelled by two domestic engines of private consumption and public investment, economists say.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.