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High price of progress
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 23/03/2020
» Over the past two decades, Asia's growth story has caught the world's attention as the region has become bigger, richer and more connected. But this remarkable development has come with some unwelcome by-products for many people.
Not only rising, but leading
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 24/02/2020
» The question of how important Asian economies are for global growth is no longer debatable. The region has become and will continue to be the centre of global economic activity for many decades to come. But the rise of Asia has been faster and more impactful than most forecasters expected.
Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
The chase for followers
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» In an era when the number of viewers or followers defines your fame and the size of your fortune, many people are willing to go the extra mile to gain popularity. But a recent incident involving a Chinese daredevil who died after falling from a 62-storey building in the city of Changsha is a heartbreaking example of the perils of the quest for online celebrity.
Small-screen fame and fortune
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» The livestreaming boom in Asia is creating a new kind of celebrity in a multi-billion-dollar business, with millions of viewers willing to tune in for hours every day.
Bonanza or bubble?
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 18/12/2017
» Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and virtual tokens are creating a buzz worldwide and Asia is no exception. Practical daily applications are already emerging, some as mundane as paying for a Big Mac in Thailand, while governments wrestle with the bigger issues related to security and financial regulation.
China's road to growth in Africa
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 04/12/2017
» While two of the biggest traditional investors in Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, are facing domestic uncertainty in light of Brexit and policy changes under President Donald Trump, China seems to be the new hope of this populous continent.
China property downturn 'manageable'
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 11/08/2014
» A sharper downturn across the property sector in China will affect the country's macroeconomic landscape, although the overall impact is still manageable, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service.
No place like home
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 09/06/2014
» As Asean strives toward greater economic success and competitiveness, intra-regional trade and investment play an integral role. More Southeast Asian companies are realising that it is in their best interest to have a regional footprint, but most of them are in manufacturing and services. Property developers generally stick to the home markets they know best.
At your service
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 26/05/2014
» Once reliant on export-oriented manufacturing to power their growth, major Asean economies are undergoing an evolutionary shift to the services sector. Evidenced by their increasing percentage share of GDP, services revenues and productivity have been the storyline for the region over the past several years.