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Leaning in to lead
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/06/2019
» An extremely exuberant executive appears before me in a cream-coloured tweed jacket and neon-pink pants. She is petite but her upbeat and outspoken manner commands the spotlight instantly. A gleaming smile and frequent laughter mark a down-to-earth personality.
Relationship king
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Perhaps dreaming is in the blood of the Chaudhary family. They are never content with the status quo, and always ready to apply grit and ambition to do whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams.
Connecting the digital dots
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» The changes brought about by digital disruption have swept away companies of all sizes in all industries. For those that remain, digital transformation is becoming more urgent by the day.
Sowing innovation
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/10/2018
» In a village called Chari, located in the eastern state of Jharkhand in India, Prativa Devi got married at the age of 13 to a man whose family earned a living mainly by farming.
Making the most of data: the Seagate challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 15/10/2018
» Data has emerged as one of the world's most valuable commodities -- "the new oil", as pundits have put it. But the deluge of information is of no value unless it can be properly managed and applied.
One-click travel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/09/2018
» Imagine relaxing at a spa prior to a flight to your favourite holiday destination. You board the plane, settle into the seat of your choice and freshen up with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, just the way you like it. Soon after, the chef's signature dishes that you pre-selected arrive, paired with the perfect glass of wine.
The road to 5G
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/09/2018
» The next great technological transformation is under way as 5G telecommunication systems undergo testing prior to commercial deployment in many markets. Mobile operators will be at the forefront of creating a new platform capable of transforming industries and becoming a catalyst for global economic growth.
Reform dividend
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» After decades of pursuing a closed economy and heavy reliance on state-owned enterprises, Vietnam has undergone a significant transformation and is now a bona fide Asian Tiger. Roaring ahead with annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-7%, the one-party state has attracted investors from all over the world eager to establish businesses in the country of 93 million.
Clearing a path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» - For close to eight years, Myanmar has been on a journey of economic, social and political reform as it rejoins the world economy after decades of isolation under ruinous military rule.
Reimagining technology
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 02/07/2018
» New technologies have made our lives more convenient, productive and efficient, but they are also having a growing impact on the way we interact and live. The ultimate disruption -- to use the most overused word of our digital age -- could well be a change in what it means to be human.