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Keeping score
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» China's success in hosting and competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is still being talked about and the country's reputation as a sports leader continues to grow, even though it fell short of its medal goals at the recently concluded Rio Games.
Game On
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» The Beijing Olympics in 2008 helped to redefine the world's perception of China. The sports extravaganza not only served notice to the world of China's potential to become the world's largest economy, but also created a positive spillover to other economic sectors and attracted foreign investment.
Malaysia retooling economy for the long haul
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 14/03/2016
» The slowdown in China has sent a ripple effect throughout the world with Malaysia among the victims, recording decline in GDP growth of a full percentage point last year.
Out and about
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/02/2016
» The growing acceptance of same-sex relationships -- including the landmark US Supreme Court decision last year that made gay marriage legal in all 50 states -- has spurred major changes in society. But discrimination persists in many parts of the world, and the rainbow community continues to fight for gender equality and acceptance, not only in their home countries but also when travelling abroad.
Indonesia needs to shift to a new gear
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/01/2016
» Indonesia in 2016 could face another bumpy ride as economic reforms have yet to bear fruit. However, Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro is confident that Southeast Asia's biggest economy has what it takes to take advantage of Asean economic integration.
'New age' airline
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015
» As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.
Cambodian building boom a rich opportunity for SCG
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 14/09/2015
» The outlook remains bright for the construction and building-materials industries in Asean, except in Indonesia where heavy competition, economic turbulence and exchange-rate volatility are all taking a toll, says Aree Chavalitcheewingul, vice-president for regional business of the cement building materials unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG).