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Japanese women speak up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2020
» I'm not a mother and certainly not a good cook, but I can certainly identify with all the women who reacted to the "potato salad tweet" that went viral in Japan recently.
Brand loyalty
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2019
» Having worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years and solely with Hilton, Paul Hutton has a lot of lasting memories of his time with one of the world's largest hotel chains, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. For a start, his three daughters are a constant reminder of his globetrotting career.
Overhauling the office
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/03/2019
» Noelle Coak doesn't hesitate when asked about the place she calls home. "My home is in Japan, Tokyo. My family is in Japan, my husband, my son and two dogs," she replies.
Cola connection
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/02/2019
» In two decades of working with the Coca-Cola Company, Carlos Diaz-Rigby can look back on some impressive professional achievements, but he also feels a strong emotional attachment with the flagship brand of the American beverage company.
Transgender voices must be heard
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/09/2017
» The room was filled with positive vibrations when participants from various walks of life gathered recently for an evening event to promote legal gender recognition of transgender people in Asia.
Cheering for Thailand
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» Before I encountered Teisuke Kitayama at the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Tokyo, I was a little nervous given his stature as the recently retired chairman of Japan's second-largest lender. It was the last day of my two-week visit to Japan and I was eager to make the most of this final appointment before I flew out the next morning.