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Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
Good neighbour
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/12/2015
» Most people in Thailand know a few things about Cambodia but few understand the country the way Nuttavudh Photisaro does. In a country where many diplomats consider one posting to be enough, he is now on his third, this time representing Thailand as ambassador.
Getting the message
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 07/12/2015
» There was a time not long ago when mobile phone operators began to realise that voice calling was a low-margin commodity and they needed a better way to make money. As short messaging service caught on, they were confident they'd found a more lucrative solution. Now SMS is under siege from internet-based chat applications, which are also threatening mobile operators' voice business.
Road to opportunity
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015
» As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
Gateway to opportunities
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 28/09/2015
» A critical problem that hampers the development of many Southeast Asian countries is that the wealthy and powerful has ability to dictate and influence the authorities for their own benefit.
Faith and Fashion
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 31/08/2015
» In 2009, France was drafting a bill to ban women from wearing face-covering attire in public. Garments such as the niqab and burqa were included, prompting the Muslim community to voice its concern.
Wings of change
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/05/2015
» Most people instantly associate the no-frills carrier AirAsia with its high-profile founder, Tony Fernandes, and few outside the aviation industry would even recognise the company's chief executive officer if they saw her on the street.
Equal access for all the next challenge
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015
» Rapid urbanisation has given rise to greater demand from disabled people for the same access to city amenities as all other citizens enjoy. With a push from government, big cities across the region are adjusting to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.
Investors ready to help unlock huge potential
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/02/2015
» As Asean’s largest economy, Indonesia continues to be an attractive market for foreign investors, especially Japanese businesses.