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Road to opportunity
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015
» As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
Looking outward
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/09/2015
» Businesses in Thailand have acquired a strong international outlook over the past four decades thanks to growing exports and a strong influx of foreign direct investment. This outlook is now acquiring a new dimension with the growing trend toward outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Thai companies seeking opportunities away from home.
Vietnam puts out a bigger welcome mat
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» Even though it is not a main entry point to Southeast Asia, Vietnam remains upbeat about the tourism outlook as it can tap into the popularity of other mature destinations and benefit from the positioning of Asean as a single destination when economic integration takes effect at the end of this year.
All Aboard
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 13/07/2015
» When people want to travel within Europe, the train and not the airplane is the first thing that comes to mind. Rail transport in Europe is renowned for well-established networks and top-notch speeds of 300-plus kilometres per hour (km/h), a standards yet to be seen anywhere in Southeast Asia.