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On with the wind
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2020
» Seven years ago when Olivier Duguet moved to Southeast Asia to pursue his dream as an energy entrepreneur, things got off to a rocky start. As he explored opportunities in Thailand and Cambodia, the Frenchman faced challenges -- some of which are still unresolved -- but that didn't hold him back from establishing a foothold in the renewable energy business in the region.
Team builders
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2018
» Asia Super Team, in its fifth edition this year, has drawn growing interest from enthusiasts who want to explore the diverse resources and facets of Taiwanese tourism while igniting their own passion and nurturing team spirit.
Creating smarter cities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/07/2018
» Yokohama is a role model for turning an urban area that once relied on heavy industry into a smart city where liveable communities coexist harmoniously with industrial and commercial areas. Now it is exporting its expertise to an industrial estate in eastern Thailand.
The Yokohama model
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» To attract international trade and investment, as well as talent and tourism, Asian cities have to develop highly livable and sustainable urban environments. Yokohama is leading the way with innovative urban planning and is now helping its peers in Southeast Asia to upgrade their appeal.
Transforming Tatung
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2017
» As Tatung Co approaches its centennial year in 2018, it is undergoing a transformation under president Lin Kuo Wen-Yen, one of the most successful female executives in Taiwan, now under the leadership of its first female president, Tsai Ing-wen.
New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.
CPN still bullish on potential of Malaysia investment
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/02/2016
» Even with delays in launching the project, Central Pattana Plc (CPN) remains confident that its first mall in Malaysia will help attract more investments to the country's retail and tourism sectors.
Up, up and away
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2015
» Domestic and international operators are bullish about the Myanmar tourism industry, anticipating that the forthcoming general election will drive the booming sector to expand further in the coming years.
Myanmar's tourism challenge
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2015
» My latest visit to Myanmar left me with some interesting impressions. The adventure began when we boarded a 70-seater ATR72 aircraft -- the first international flight I'd ever made in a small plane but it proved to be a smooth journey. My first landing at Nay Pyi Daw airport, which was actually my second visit to the capital, also raised eyebrows. The airport's modern look and cleanliness are impressive, while a more traditional scene greeted us in the arrivals hall where local people wearing longyi congregated to welcome international guests and escort them to their hotels.
Working groups to tackle infrastructure deadlock
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/07/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has agreed to set up three working groups — on transport, energy infrastructure and water management — as Japanese investors call for speeding up work in these areas.