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The Zeronomics challenge
Asia focus, Published on 13/09/2021
» The transition to net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. The Paris Agreement -- intended to stave off the worst effects of climate change by keeping global warming below 2°C -- requires companies and economies to move at an unprecedented pace.
Zero-carbon race
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2021
» Racing against the clock to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2050 is one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses across the world.
Hong Kong's Towering Office Rents Are Coming Back Down to Earth
Business, Published on 29/04/2021
» Hong Kong's economy is finally turning the corner. But it could be years before the city's once-lucrative office-rental market is back to full health.
Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
Banking on transformation
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 19/11/2018
» The rise of blockchain technology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital currencies will completely transform how banks operate in the future, according to William Winters, group chief executive for Standard Chartered Bank.
Tisco rejigs focus to secured loan options
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2018
» Tisco Bank has shifted its focus back to secured loan business after moving away from unsecured retail lending by offloading its credit card and personal loan portfolio to Citibank Thailand.
Money mess
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 05/12/2016
» Saurabh Goyal is facing the worst time of his life. The director of BD Green Homes, a New Delhi real estate company, he has not made a single property deal since the government launched its surprise demonetisation campaign.