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Tightening the Belt
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/07/2016
» China's attempt to share its investment capital with the world and project its economic might through the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative has captured the interest of countries with desperate infrastructure needs, including Asean economies looking to secure long-term growth.
MJets looks to export successful model beyond Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The slowing world economy is having an impact on business aviation in Thailand, with traffic this year expected to be about the same as last year, when growth was far short of the 12% forecast, according to MJets Ltd, the largest private jet service provider in Thailand.
Gaining altitude
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» At an altitude of 10 kilometres above the ground, you sit back and relax in a premium leather chair, take a sip from a gold-trimmed tea service, and swipe a smartphone app to adjust the window shades when it's time to sleep.
New flight path
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.
Oil price gyrations make fuel hedging riskier for airlines
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» In the face of plummeting oil prices that are expected to stay low at least through the end of this year, airlines might be expected to step up hedging to secure low-priced jet fuel and improve their bottom line.
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.
Visitor-friendly Asean
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» From the beaches of Boracay and Bali to the sassy streets of Singapore, there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has much to offer as a multi-faceted tourism paradise. Amid economic and political instability, the tourism industry appears to be infinitely capable of adapting and has remained a key growth driver for the region.
All Aboard
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 13/07/2015
» When people want to travel within Europe, the train and not the airplane is the first thing that comes to mind. Rail transport in Europe is renowned for well-established networks and top-notch speeds of 300-plus kilometres per hour (km/h), a standards yet to be seen anywhere in Southeast Asia.