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Steps to wellness
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/06/2022
» It takes about 90 minutes for an eight-seater plane departing Suvarnabhumi International Airport to reach an airport on a small island in Trat province in eastern Thailand. Then all the guests of Soneva Kiri, a luxury resort operated by an award-winning sustainable resort operator, board a speedboat for the five-minute trip to their destination on the unspoiled island of Koh Kood.
Programmed to learn
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2022
» Anothai Wettayakorn considers himself an adventurous eater, though he was originally a beef lover. Thanks to a job that has allowed him to visit many countries, the 52-year-old executive has learned about different cultures to help him manage in a diverse market landscape, partly through exploring the local food.
Supply chain shake-up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2020
» For decades, low-cost supply with minimal inventory were the key tenets of supply chain management. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time delivery were how companies across the globe achieved cost control and production efficiency.
Programming with passion
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/07/2018
» Rebecca Parsons loves the great outdoors, whether it's exploring the Dalmatian Coast in southern Croatia, the Galapagos Islands or the upper Amazon, to get an up-close look at a fascinating ecosystem.
Taiwan steps up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2017
» With a total population of less than 24 million, Taiwan is known for its diversified manufacturing sector ranging from high-tech industries such as electronics and IT, to home appliances and bicycles. Companies such as Asus, Delta Electronics, Tatung and Giant have made their mark in the international market as leading brands from Taiwan.
Give us a sporting chance
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/08/2016
» Watching sports is my sport. Growing up in a family with two brothers and no sisters, I became a female football enthusiast. I also like watching tennis, volleyball and sepak takraw, partly because they are sports in which Thai teams and players have achieved international fame. We are proud of them and gratefully appreciate their hard work.
The human touch
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» As the adoption of automation picks up over the next five years, some human workers face job losses if they cannot upgrade their skills to keep pace with changes in technology, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has warned.
Electronics industry 'must adapt'
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/10/2014
» Electronic products have been among Thailand's top export items for many years, with a competitive workforce and excellent logistics system encouraging the world's largest players to locate large production bases in the kingdom.
Taiwan pushes for Thai trade deal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2013
» Taiwan, already ranked third among foreign investors here, is mobilising efforts to form a bilateral economic partnership with Thailand, noting that such an agreement would also boost Thai trade and investment with China.
Just-in-time in doubt after deluge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2012
» Manufacturers are diversifying parts supplies to minimise the risk of flood-related disruptions. Some are even questioning whether the widely accepted practice of lean manufacturing makes sense.