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Survival of the fittest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» As business competition in Asia continues to intensify, owners need to be agile and adaptive to remain competitive, while paying closer attention to developing their internal capabilities to stay ahead of the game.
The Nutty Director
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Different editions of Koh-Kae bags are displayed in wooden frames on a shelf in the fifth-floor executive cubicle. Colourful peanut cans are arranged neatly underneath the glass tabletop next to a small side table bearing an old-fashioned lamp.
The humble leader
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/08/2015
» We first rang the doorbell 20 minutes ago and are still standing in front of the Prestige Suite on the 29th floor of the Sofitel Sukhumvit in Bangkok, convinced that the guest inside has mistaken us for room service.
Convenience-store wave keeps rolling
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/07/2015
» Visit any major Asian city and you can't walk more than a couple of hundred metres without seeing a modern, branded convenience store. These outlets, with their increasingly innovative product offerings aimed at time-short city dwellers, are growing at a pace that exceeds that of the retail industry as a whole.
Game on
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/07/2015
» The blinds are drawn to guard against the midday sunlight beating down on central Bangkok. A cool breeze from the air-conditioner wafts through the room, where the soft glow from the lamps illuminates tastefully arrayed ancient Chinese artifacts and paintings.
Passion and professionalism drive Swiss-Belhotel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/06/2015
» Forty years ago, it took a young New Zealander 18 months to save up to afford a plane ticket from his hometown to London. He's still flying today, travelling the world in search of rich dreams.
Time to look beyond GDP
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/06/2015
» The success of any country today is gauged by the growth of its economy, as measured by a seemingly all-powerful number: gross domestic product or GDP.
Frontier finance
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 01/06/2015
» Opportunities in frontier markets are always seen as enormous, but doing business in emerging economies is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Aside from the greater risks they have to bear, navigating a financial system that has yet to mature is often a major challenge.
Economic impact of aviation certain to rise
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/05/2015
» The aviation industry makes a major contribution to the economy of Southeast Asia and that contribution will continue to grow as the region's skies open up, say industry experts.
Best Western in the right places at the right time
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 30/03/2015
» From the new urban-chic Vīb hotel in Seoul to its new strategic partnership with the worldwide booking site Agoda.com, Best Western International (BWI) has signalled a strong commitment to expanding its footprint in Asia.