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Confidence builder
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 07/05/2018
» While today's young people are generally better connected and educated than ever, the so-called Millennial generation worldwide continues to suffer from historically high unemployment following the Great Recession of the late 2000s.
Citi embraces digital transformation to keep customers loyal
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 05/06/2017
» In the not-so-long-ago past, applying for a new credit card or bank loan meant bearing with long queues at the local branch, reams of documents and a considerable waiting period before you received approval.
Resilient Bangkok?
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 01/06/2017
» New technology, changing investor and consumer expectations and regulatory support has done much to encourage private companies worldwide of the importance of incorporating the concepts of sustainability, social responsibility and governance within their operations.
EXCLUSIVE: Thailand must do more for investors, says Citi chief
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2015
» While political and policy risks have been among the biggest concerns for foreign investors in recent years, other issues such as bureaucracy, legal enforcement and business restrictions perhaps weigh even more heavily on Thailand's competitiveness.
Govt says reforms key to future
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/10/2015
» Future economic policy will focus less on stimulus programmes and more on medium-term reforms aimed at rebuilding the country's competitiveness and reducing income inequality, according to government economic ministers.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
Taking solace in regime's fight on corruption
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 21/07/2014
» How bad is corruption in Thailand? A quick perusal of the literature is enough to plunge even the most optimistic person into despair, whether it be about attitudes towards the legal system and police, civil service, tax, land or customs bureaucracies.
Time for a clear vision
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
Time to walk the talk
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Awareness about the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility among Thailand's top companies has improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade.
The power of 'impact investing'
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» It is a little-known fact that one of the oldest witnesses to Thailand's evolution in modern history also happens to be one of the oldest and most influential philanthropic organisations in the world.