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Is another global crisis looming?
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/06/2016
» With a substantial amount of accumulated debt and banks becoming more vulnerable to loan delinquency, the global economic recovery remains in murky territory and another financial crisis cannot be ruled out, says an executive at an international investment management firm.
Two-year report: Could do better
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2016
» After setting up the National Council for Peace and Order on May 23, 2014, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha announced an ambitious mission: to "return happiness to the country" through economic, social and political reforms.
Unique university course gives Bangladeshi garment workers hope
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2016
» NEW DELHI - It was a disaster that shook the global fashion industry -- laying bare the stark reality of the dangerous factory conditions faced by millions of Bangladeshis who stitch the clothes sold in the gleaming stores of the West.
Stress management during tough times
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 04/04/2016
» In difficult times such as we are experiencing now, most people feel more stressed in their work. Here are six common complaints:
Emerging innovation trends from the US
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 31/03/2016
» I have just returned from a two-week business trip to the United States, where I attended an innovation conference in Boston and met with innovation practitioners in the Minneapolis area. I greatly enjoy such trips as they allow me to notice emerging market trends. What three new developments did I notice?
Asking better questions will elicit better answers
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 28/03/2016
» I believe Thailand could change for the better dramatically if we learned how to ask better questions. In that spirit, I'd like to begin today by asking three questions and offering some possible answers:
Life is a journey, not a destination
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 03/03/2016
» 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less travelled, And that has made all the difference", are the key lines in Robert Frost's famous poem "The Road Not Taken". Thirteen years ago, I experienced a magical Eureka moment that made me leave the well-trodden path and continue my journey through life and my professional career along the path less travelled -- and that has made all the difference.
Myanmar immigration and personal income tax updates
Business, Published on 01/03/2016
» Political and economic reforms continue to take place in Myanmar, with more sanctions imposed during the former era of junta rule being lifted at an accelerated rate. This trend has been strengthened by the recent general election in which Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy won a landslide victory over the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party.
Bumpy ride ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2016
» As the world economy risks prolonged stagnation, Asia's developing export-oriented countries face dimmer economic prospects in the years to come amid low global trade growth and an uncertain commodity price outlook.
Helping your boss listen better
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 01/02/2016
» Listening is one of the critical skills for executives. Unfortunately, majority of people are not good at it. Training an executive to be a better listener is not easy. Instead of hoping that one day your boss will be improve his or her listening skills, why don't we change ourselves to help them become better listeners? In part, that means making sure our presentations get the boss's attention.