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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 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.
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.
Banking, infrastructure, peace vital for Myanmar's growth
Business, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 07/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : Global business leaders emphasised the need for electricity improvement, eradication of poverty, consolidation of peace and establishment of a banking system to unlock Myanmar's growth potential.
Listening to leaders
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 22/04/2013
» As the CEO of the multinational executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, Mr Kevin Kelly possesses an uncanny ability to match qualified candidates with the best careers possible. And at a time when Asia is on its rise, he aspires to be part of the dynamic change, hunting for the right executives to lead Asian organisations that are now expanding to the rest of the world.
Maybank steadily building pan-Asean business
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 21/01/2013
» As the landscape of Asean’s financial sector changes, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia’s largest commercial bank, hopes to have a greater presence in the region in the years ahead.
Capital ideas
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 17/09/2012
» Not many people outside of Laos may have heard of Od Phongsavanh, but as a banker and unabashed capitalist in an officially Communist country, he has made it his mission to promote and improve the entire financial system in one of Asia’s poorest economies.