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Trade Transparency
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/09/2019
» Another day, another technology to consider. In recent years, the buzz has been all about blockchain, which was created initially to support bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that operate independently from central banks.
Connecting Asia
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/07/2019
» Infrastructure is one of the major catalysts for sustainable economic and social development in rapidly growing Asia. But financing the region's massive power, water, transport and telecommunications needs is becoming a growing challenge.
Journey to the Cloud
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/06/2019
» The use of cloud computing has become standard practice for businesses in various industries as they seek to maximise resources and infrastructure, optimise workloads and enhance security.
Opportunity awaits well-prepared investors in Vietnam
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 13/05/2019
» All eyes these days are on Vietnam -- a densely populated developing economy with a young, abundant labour force, strong manufacturing sector, stable political system, low inflation, stable currency and steady foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
Funding sustainable development
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/05/2019
» The ideal world is one where poverty and hunger no longer exist. People of all ages are in good health and everyone has access to quality education, clean water, sanitation and affordable and clean energy.
The future of rice production
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/10/2018
» Rice, one of the world's most important staple foods, is now facing a challenging time with increasing competition for dwindling resources such as land and water, unpredictable climate, farm labour shortages and lack of technical expertise.
Clearer skies ahead?
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/10/2018
» From a volatile investment climate to a tarnished international reputation and currency depreciation, there has never been a more challenging time for businesses in Myanmar.
Myanmar's illusory growth
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/09/2018
» Since it began opening up to the world in 2011, Myanmar has been one of the most hyped economies in the region. With promising economic growth averaging 7% a year, a young workforce and abundant resources, the country of 53 million seems to present boundless opportunities for local and foreign investors alike.
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.
The battle for greener cities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Last week, images of Delhi residents wearing green saris and scarves and hugging tree trunks wrapped with cloth banners that read "Save Me" spread across social media. Citizens by the thousands had united to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood.