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All Aboard
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 13/07/2015
» When people want to travel within Europe, the train and not the airplane is the first thing that comes to mind. Rail transport in Europe is renowned for well-established networks and top-notch speeds of 300-plus kilometres per hour (km/h), a standards yet to be seen anywhere in Southeast Asia.
Bright Idea
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» When three Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physics last year for their work on light-emitting diodes (LED), it was a great leap forward for one of the most important energy-saving technologies in decades.
Lighting up for less
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» Momentum is building across Asia for the adoption of energy-efficient technology including light-emitting diode (LED) lighting as the region strives to make better use of power resources.
Hailing success
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 01/06/2015
» Ask a five-year-old about his dream career and the answers tend to be fairly predictable — policeman, fireman, pilot or doctor for example.
Wings of change
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/05/2015
» Most people instantly associate the no-frills carrier AirAsia with its high-profile founder, Tony Fernandes, and few outside the aviation industry would even recognise the company's chief executive officer if they saw her on the street.
Home is where the heart is
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 18/05/2015
» Lippo Group is well positioned to continue expanding across the region as the launch of the Asean Economic Community approaches but it still has strong confidence in its home market of Indonesia.
Cost of quality
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/05/2015
» All parents want their children to have a quality education, and when they are paying six-digit fees to international schools they expect the very best. But selecting a school that ensures the best academic experience and a good shot at entering a top-ranked university is not easy. As with any other product, parents want to know they're getting value for their money.
Shopping star
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015
» There are only a few shopping areas in the world where one could possibly lose track of time and surrender to the experience. In Asia, the Ginza in Tokyo, Orchard Road in Singapore and Central in Hong Kong come to mind. Ratchaprasong in Bangkok wants to join that select club.