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Seeds of resilience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/08/2020
» Khing Khing Soe has been growing rice, groundnuts, pigeon peas, sesame, chickpeas and onions for over two decades on her farm at Ba Lon village in Myingyan district of Myanmar. But in the past three years declining rainfall as a result of climate change has reduced her crop yields by about 30%.
Power shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2020
» Energy is vital for countries seeking to power and sustain economic growth. But as the world feels the heat of climate change, the energy industry is under pressure to undertake a major transition. Somehow, it must find ways to ensure that consumption can continue without interruption but with far fewer negative consequences for the environment.
Driving the New India
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2018
» Known as the automotive hub of India and the birthplace of spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi, Gujarat has long been at the forefront of the country's economic development.
The next 140 years
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2018
» After expanding aggressively in Southeast Asia, mostly in the capital-intensive power business, Bangkok-based B.Grimm Group is preparing to take the next steps to transform itself into "a real international company".
Hong Kong's new mission
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/05/2018
» Hong Kong's developed financial market, strategic location and increasing government budget for innovation and technology could further enhance the territory's capacity to help mobilise funds to support sustainable development globally.
Ready for the future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2018
» As Japan's Teijin Group celebrates its centennial, president and CEO Jun Suzuki, who also turns 60 today, has every reason to be happy. Having worked for the maker of advanced fibres -- the only employer he has known for 34 years -- Mr Suzuki has begun to lay down a solid foundation for the next 100 years of Teijin.
Hanoi puts car policy in reverse
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2018
» I shouldn't be surprised, but Vietnam's imposition of stringent checks on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through international automakers, local consumers and also investors who see the country as a promising destination.
Doing well by doing good
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2016
» After working in the finance field for about a decade, Sasibai Kimis quit her job and on Valentines' Day in 2013 she founded Earth Heir Partners as an enterprise that would not only make money but also would do something good for society.
Make way for women
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2016
» Recently, we have seen the rise to power of women in two of Thailand's neighbouring countries. As a woman who cares little about power but believes strongly in diversity, I think this is something that all of Asean should applaud.
New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.