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Vietnam awaits
Business, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/12/2015
» The wait-and-see moment in Vietnam is over. Investors are being told that now is the time to take the plunge in one of Southeast Asia’s most promising economies.
The search for sparkle
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/11/2015
» While global sales of diamond jewellery rose nearly 3% last year and exceeded US$80 billion for the first time, there are signs that diamonds are beginning to lose their sparkle as wealthy spenders turn to other luxury products and younger consumers show less interest in gems.
Make way for the millennials
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/11/2015
» Growing up in the world where it seems impossible to live without digital devices, millennials have new sets of expectations in the workplace and global companies must keep pace to recruit and retain these new talents.
Right products for the right markets the key in Asean
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Unfazed by the fierce competition in Southeast Asia's largest automotive market, Apollo Tyres Ltd rolled into Thailand two years ago, hoping to present another side of Indian brands and create a space for itself within Asean.
On a roll
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Forty years ago on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Apollo Tyres Ltd opened its first manufacturing plant in the southern Indian state of Kerala, producing automobile tyres and tubes, camelback materials and rubber conveyor belts.
Growing sustainably
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Rapid economic growth and the rise of consumerism have had both positive and negative impacts across Asia. While hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in recent decades, many more still lack basic necessities. Worse, following an unsustainable path of high consumption will lead to environmental degradation and social inequality, a costly legacy for future generations.
Standing out in the crowd
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» Despite some panic on the ripple effects from the Chinese currency depreciation, the global luxury sector will remain unfazed driven by rising disposable incomes and continuing influx of Chinese outbound tourists, experts have suggested.
The bling squad
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» The swift evolution of the retail industry has lured a large pool of global luxury firms to establish their presence in Asia-Pacific over the last few decades. Sales for glitzy items across the region have been rising at whirlwind speeds amidst the surge of an aspirational middle-class and buoyant economy.
Face Time
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/09/2015
» It may be unfair to judge a book by its cover, but it's a universally acknowledged truth that until we actually converse with someone, his or her appearance will be the first thing that attracts or discourages attention.
Nuts to everyone
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Comfort snacks are everyone's favourites. From savory to sweet, they pick us up when we feel down. Once you start eating them you can't stop, the saying goes, and that can lead to bad eating habits and health problems.