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Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
Power of Prevention
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 02/06/2014
» A surprisingly powerful earthquake struck northern Thailand and Myanmar last month, smashing windows, cracking walls, roads and damaging historical Buddhist temples. The impact could even be felt in Bangkok and Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Several dozen people were hurt and a number of families were displaced.
Listening to leaders
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 22/04/2013
» As the CEO of the multinational executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, Mr Kevin Kelly possesses an uncanny ability to match qualified candidates with the best careers possible. And at a time when Asia is on its rise, he aspires to be part of the dynamic change, hunting for the right executives to lead Asian organisations that are now expanding to the rest of the world.
Regional food security priorities sharpened
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 03/09/2012
» “We’ve always known that what gets measured, gets done,” said Carl Lukach, the president of DuPont East Asia, offering a few numbers to concentrate people’s minds.