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Soaring Chinese industry has international aspirations
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/03/2016
» While Indian and Southeast Asian airlines await delivery of hundreds of new passenger aircraft to meet their rapidly growing needs, China too has emerged as a massive market, with 300 billion new passengers taking to the skies last year alone.
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.
From farm to table
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/11/2015
» While many companies are rushing to keep up with the fast pace of Cambodia's economy, Betagro Group prefers a "slow and steady" approach with an emphasis on preparing its people and studying the market in detail.
New logistics frontier
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» Cambodia's ambition to play a bigger role in the regional and global supply chain has driven its government to streamline multiple infrastructure projects to improve logistics and land transport.
Gateway to opportunities
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/09/2015
» A critical problem that hampers the development of many Southeast Asian countries is that the wealthy and powerful has ability to dictate and influence the authorities for their own benefit.
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.
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).
In tune with the times
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 07/09/2015
» International Watch Company or IWC was founded in 1868, but its CEO likes to think of the brand as a 29-year-old -- young, with so much more to achieve, but not quite ready to settle down.
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.
Visitor-friendly Asean
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» From the beaches of Boracay and Bali to the sassy streets of Singapore, there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has much to offer as a multi-faceted tourism paradise. Amid economic and political instability, the tourism industry appears to be infinitely capable of adapting and has remained a key growth driver for the region.