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Tourism trap
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/07/2019
» Southeast Asia is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, making the region a tourism magnet. But truly unspoiled beaches are getting harder to find outside of Instagram.
Tapping into the future
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/06/2019
» The first mobile-only bank in Asean has made its debut in Thailand, tapping into a global trend among customers seeking increasing convenience and control over their financial affairs.
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.
Shared potential
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/07/2018
» The opportunities offered by the digital economy come with challenges in areas of legal, political, social, environmental and economic governance, especially in poorer countries. And while some economies in Asia are reaping benefits from the digital transition, some others are being left behind.
Mahathir recast as Malaysia's saviour
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/05/2018
» At the ripe old age of 92, Mahathir Mohamad has come out of retirement and is now set to become the world's oldest elected leader and the seventh prime minister of Malaysia after pulling off a surprise victory over his former apprentice Najib Razak on Wednesday.
Bridge builder
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/04/2018
» When Zhenyi Tang took office as chairman of CLSA Ltd in January 2017, his main task was to oversee the integration of the Hong Kong investment bank and CITIC Securities International (CSI).
Can you dig it?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/10/2017
» Asia's most ambitious never-built megaproject is back in the news, this time with some high-powered backing and the potential to be blessed by China as part of its Belt and Road programme. But that won't make building a canal across Thailand any easier.
Online trading evangelist
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 12/06/2017
» It was quite a leap from a home-cleaning business to foreign-exchange trading, but Mario Singh has since channeled his curiosity and enthusiasm for the world of currencies into a rewarding career as a high-profile investor and educator. Now one of the prominent forex analysts and trading coaches in Southeast Asia, the founder of the online brokerage Fullerton Markets loves sharing his insights with others.
Coping with complexity
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/05/2017
» Corporate leaders across Asia Pacific are currently worried the most about the impact of disruption from new technologies on the way they do business, a recent survey has found.
Risk and reward
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/04/2017
» A mathematician turned regulator, banker and most recently co-founder of a fintech breeding ground, Michelle Katics can say confidently that there is hardly any aspect of the financial world, real or virtual, that she has not explored.