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The Yokohama model
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» To attract international trade and investment, as well as talent and tourism, Asian cities have to develop highly livable and sustainable urban environments. Yokohama is leading the way with innovative urban planning and is now helping its peers in Southeast Asia to upgrade their appeal.
Building opportunity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» With domestic consumption sluggish or shrinking, Southeast Asia's cement producers are expanding abroad in hopes of finding new revenue streams in countries where infrastructure needs are driving more demand.
More work to do
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/06/2016
» The decline of commodity prices, a strong dollar and weakened balance sheets have eroded Asia's competitiveness as a whole, though countries including India, Thailand and Japan have moved up this year, says the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management and Development (IMD).
Short-term boost also crucial
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/01/2012
» Apart from massive investments in long-term flood-prevention infrastructure, investors say they need a short-term motivational boost to give them confidence to resume full operations at their flooded businesses.