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ING optimistic on cross-border activity
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/10/2017
» Low cost of funds, favourable demographics and growing consumption trends across the region are factors that will continue to boost cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the region, says Michael Niederberger, head of corporate finance and M&A for ING in Asia.
AIS chief builds for the future
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 12/01/2015
» Succession planning is a critical challenge for any corporate chief executive. But few would say it's priority number one from the first day on the job.
Brekke back in the spotlight
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 27/10/2014
» Fifteen years ago, Sigve Brekke entered the Thai business landscape with the goal of building an Asian foothold for Norway's Telenor Group.
Bike for life
Life, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 26/06/2014
» Despite the rapid advances made in the region in recent decades, providing citizens with basic education services remains a pressing problem for many countries. For some schools, the problems might be poor facilities, lack of books and teaching materials or even more basic, like inadequate electricity and telecommunications access. For other schools, the constraint might be insufficient numbers of educators, community support or even constraints in students reaching the classroom.
Rockefeller continues grand tradition of creating opportunity
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 30/09/2013
» Building resilience and creating opportunities will remain two of the key goals for the Rockefeller Foundation over the next decade, says president Judith Rodin.
Telenor boss urges looking beyond instant benefits
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 11/06/2012
» Governments should take a long-term view of telecom spectrum pricing, given the clear competitive, social and economic benefits gained from modern telecommunications infrastructure, says Jon Fredrik Baksaas, president and chief executive of the Telenor Group.