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Game On
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» The Beijing Olympics in 2008 helped to redefine the world's perception of China. The sports extravaganza not only served notice to the world of China's potential to become the world's largest economy, but also created a positive spillover to other economic sectors and attracted foreign investment.
Faith and vision
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/08/2016
» The success of many big businesses is attributed to the person at the top, to the point where some chief executives become celebrities and cult figures. Francis Yeoh has steered one of Malaysia's most successful multinational businesses since 1988, but he has no time for such hero-worship.
Gaining altitude
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» At an altitude of 10 kilometres above the ground, you sit back and relax in a premium leather chair, take a sip from a gold-trimmed tea service, and swipe a smartphone app to adjust the window shades when it's time to sleep.
Riding the e-commerce wave
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/04/2016
» Asia Pacific presents tremendous growth potential for the e-commerce business, and Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its worldwide logistics expertise to enlarge its footprint in emerging markets and help digital business players across the region.
Clash of the titans
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» The world's two biggest aircraft manufacturers; Airbus and Boeing, foresee tremendous demand coming out of Asia Pacific in the coming decades, especially for single-aisle planes from flourishing low-cost carriers (LCCs).
Oil price gyrations make fuel hedging riskier for airlines
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» In the face of plummeting oil prices that are expected to stay low at least through the end of this year, airlines might be expected to step up hedging to secure low-priced jet fuel and improve their bottom line.
Rapid growth in Vietnam and Cambodia
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/05/2015
» With only a small number of foreign expatriates and high-income earners, emerging economies such as Vietnam and Cambodia were not very enticing for international schools in the past, but that is changing rapidly.
Phnom Penh property takes off
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/03/2015
» The increasing number of foreign investors and expatriates in Cambodia's capital is fuelling demand for higher-quality office and residential space, stimulating more investments in real estate, but property experts are concerned about a possible oversupply emerging in the future.
Investors ready to help unlock huge potential
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/02/2015
» As Asean’s largest economy, Indonesia continues to be an attractive market for foreign investors, especially Japanese businesses.