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Asia's century, China's year
Asia focus, Published on 30/12/2019
» Way back when 1999 was winding down, pundits were telling us that the Asian Century was about to dawn. That prediction has not yet been fully realised, but few would disagree that 2019 belonged to China. Over the past 12 months, the top headlines have been about the bruising trade war with America, defiant protests in Hong Kong against Beijing's tightening grip, and the rise of a surveillance state that is herding hundreds of thousands into "re-education" camps on its western fringes. Below, the Asia Focus team looks back on a busy and sometimes troubling 2019.
Beyond digital payment
Asia focus, Published on 04/02/2019
» The way we pay for things has evolved rapidly in recent years. Even carrying a physical wallet containing cash and cards is no longer essential when a smartphone or biometric recognition can be used to complete a transaction.
AI in 2019: Start small, win big
Business, Published on 25/12/2018
» A new generation of artificial intelligence solutions will prove themselves in 2019. They will build new trust, urgency and understanding of what AI actually is, and just how much it can deliver.
Ban on trans fat could boost palm oil
Business, Published on 04/01/2018
» The proposed ban on trans fat will force restaurants and cooking oil makers to modify their products, but the change may be a boon to the palm oil sector, an industry heavily supported by the government's Palm Oil and Palm Oil Industries Development Strategy.
How 3D printing is disrupting supply chains
Business, Published on 04/10/2017
» The future has arrived: 3D printing is now a proven manufacturing and supply chain technology, from product design right through to the end customer. From engineering and space-station resupply to automotive parts and healthcare prosthetics, there is universal acceptance that 3D printing has created the opportunity to "do things differently".
From farm to table
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 20/08/2017
» The popularity of Western cuisine is growing in Thailand, one of the most likely reasons behind this being the initiative taken by embassies and chambers of commerce to show off their specialities abroad. These organisations host food festivals where they invite famous chefs to introduce their countries' most celebrated dishes and food products to Thais.
Five supply chain trends to watch this year
Business, Published on 23/03/2016
» We are well into 2016 but not yet at Songkran, so we think it is still timely to discuss five supply chain trends that could have a significant impact on your business in 2016 and beyond.
A closer look at global supply chain ecosystems
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 24/02/2016
» We continue from our previous column with a more detailed synopsis of the key points Mark Millar makes in his important book, Global Supply Chain Ecosystems: Strategies for Competitive Advantage in a Complex, Connected World.
The new Blackberry
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2013
» Blackberry has revamped its phones and its company name in a major effort to get back into play in a market it once dominated.