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Asia's energy challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/03/2018
» Asia's rapid development over the past four decades has transformed the region's stature in the world economy, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and creating new opportunities for future prosperity.
Entrepreneurial banker
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/10/2016
» From oilfield engineer to one of Indonesia's most influential bankers, Helman Sitohang is a big believer that instinct is the most powerful driver when it comes to leading a person to where he should be.
The Bliss Business
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» I just said "Yes!" What do I do now?
Appeal of Hua Hin undimmed
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» The deadly bomb blast in Hua Hin in mid-August worried some couples planning destination weddings in Thailand, but most view the incident as an isolated occurrence that will not have a long-term impact.
Destination weddings
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» Asia remains an affordable wedding wonderland for lovebirds across the world with abundant choices from white sandy beaches to ancient temple settings. While destination weddings have long been popular in Western cultures, Asian couples are now embracing the trend.
Cleaner Energy
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 01/08/2016
» While traditional energy sources still represent about 76% of global electricity production, the world today is seeing a major shift toward cleaner and more cost-competitive renewables, thanks to the plummeting cost of technologies and pro-environment policies.
Employment quotas for the disabled don't always work
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/07/2016
» Wichan Jitphongamphai once saw the world in vivid colours, just like nearly everybody else. But around the time of his high school graduation, he noticed his vision starting to become murky. The clarity of his sight gradually deteriorated until he was totally blind in both eyes.
Breath of Life
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/07/2016
» The floor of the spacious Shangri-La Suite is neatly covered with large expanses of soft white cloth. All of the furniture except one sofa and few chairs are being removed to make room for dozens of devotees here to catch a glimpse of their Avatar.
Seeding startup success
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» If there was a prize for buzzword of the decade, a top contender would be "startup", which has come to describe any kind of new internet-based business. They're being formed by the thousands and many will fail, but some that succeed -- think Uber, Airbnb and a few financial technology (FinTech) players -- have unleashed disruptive technology that has changed the very nature of business.
Brexit and Asia: referendum ripples could spread worldwide
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» A fog of uncertainty has hung over Britain for months ahead of its referendum on European Union membership, which will finally take place three days from today. Recent polls have been showing momentum for the Leave campaign, though huge variations among surveys have prompted questions about their reliability.