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Biden-BTS summit fuels hope
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/06/2022
» Perhaps Joe Biden's pursuit to engage more with Asia has just started. Just days after a trip to South Korea and Japan late last month, his first visit to Asia as US president, the 79-year-old leader followed up with a message that touched the hearts of millions of Asians, particularly those living in his country.
Programmed to learn
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2022
» Anothai Wettayakorn considers himself an adventurous eater, though he was originally a beef lover. Thanks to a job that has allowed him to visit many countries, the 52-year-old executive has learned about different cultures to help him manage in a diverse market landscape, partly through exploring the local food.
Remote and in control
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/08/2021
» A "workplace" traditionally refers to a space in a building where people engage and interact physically when they perform work. But technological advances and, most recently, the global Covid-19 outbreak have changed the way organisations distribute work to ensure business continuity and safety of employees.
Restoring respect
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck still remembers an unsettling encounter she experienced during her early days of living in the United States 28 years ago.
America's new opportunity in Asia
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2021
» Listening to Kamala Harris's speeches is really inspiring. "I may be the first woman to hold this office. But I won't be the last," the 56-year-old half-Asian declared after being elected to the vice presidency of the United States.
Rising sun startups
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2020
» Hampered by cautious investors and a rigid corporate culture, Japan has produced just a handful of major startups. The world's third largest economy is far behind the US and China when it comes to breeding "unicorns" -- new companies valued at more than US$1 billion.
Transformation tips
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/05/2019
» Business transformation is essential for companies to cope with continuous changes in the global marketplace. But transformation isn't easy. Only those that have the ability to adapt will survive and thrive.
Energy ambassador
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/08/2016
» It was mid-afternoon on a Wednesday when I walked into a meeting room set aside for an interview with Stephen Green, the president of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company. As I greeted the 190-centimetre-tall executive who was making his second business visit to Thailand in two weeks, a jingle sounded, followed by woman's voice saying "It's time to stretch" twice. What an extraordinary welcome to the office of a multinational energy company, I thought.
Chevron Thailand slims down as low oil prices bite
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2016
» Low oil prices have begun to take their toll on petroleum exploration and production (E&P) companies in Asia, with US-based Chevron Corp preparing to cut jobs at its Thai operations as part of the company's global headcount reduction of 4,000 this year.
HDD makers adapt to mobile, cloud-based world
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2015
» The growing influence of cloud technology is forcing hard-disk drive (HDD) companies to adjust their strategies to find new market opportunities in data storage and deal with the steeper-than-expected decline in sales of personal computers.