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Relationship king
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» Perhaps dreaming is in the blood of the Chaudhary family. They are never content with the status quo, and always ready to apply grit and ambition to do whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams.
Calling Dr Love
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/05/2018
» It's easy to get carried away when Wei Siang Yu strikes up a conversation about his passion to revolutionise the status quo of global medical practice.
Brexit and Asia: referendum ripples could spread worldwide
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» A fog of uncertainty has hung over Britain for months ahead of its referendum on European Union membership, which will finally take place three days from today. Recent polls have been showing momentum for the Leave campaign, though huge variations among surveys have prompted questions about their reliability.
Restless art
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 30/05/2016
» It's a rainy evening in Hong Kong and Keith Griffiths needs a little Friday boost. "Is it Happy Day today? Have we got wine today?" he jokingly asks a subordinate on the phone before explaining to an unfamiliar face across the table that there's usually an office gathering every other Friday with an open bar.
The hidden epidemic
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» Kavee was 15 years old and experiencing all the joys and challenges of teenage life, but his heart sank when he saw his HIV test result.
Man of the people
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» There are no traces of pretense or vanity about Michel Sidibé. When he enters a room, laughter and high spirits take over. His simple attire underlines his humility and his ebullient manner speaks to the joy he takes in being around others and helping them.
Hunting the Unicorn
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/01/2016
» Welcome to the world of Unicorns -- the venture capital-backed companies worth US$1 billion or more. It's no surprise that a mythical creature has come to symbolise the hype surrounding many technology-focused businesses that will never live up to their investors' expectations.
Growing sustainably
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Rapid economic growth and the rise of consumerism have had both positive and negative impacts across Asia. While hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in recent decades, many more still lack basic necessities. Worse, following an unsustainable path of high consumption will lead to environmental degradation and social inequality, a costly legacy for future generations.
The Nutty Director
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Different editions of Koh-Kae bags are displayed in wooden frames on a shelf in the fifth-floor executive cubicle. Colourful peanut cans are arranged neatly underneath the glass tabletop next to a small side table bearing an old-fashioned lamp.
Easing the burden
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Like many other people who live in rural areas, Phaiboon Maomeesri, 48, decided to leave behind the hardship of northeastern Thailand and move to Bangkok in search for a better life.