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Has McKinsey & Co finally become unleadable?
News, Published on 27/01/2024
» It's a big year for elections -- and that includes McKinsey & Co's poll to pick the Global Managing Partner for the next three years. As in so many elections, there's a difference between the skills needed to get the job and those required once elected.
Lazada chief set for exit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2024
» Lazada Thailand is planning to replace its chief, according to a source close to the e-marketplace operator who requested anonymity.
Thailand is rebounding, but are companies ready?
Business, Published on 05/10/2022
» The evolution of business dynamics has never been linear, but it's safe to say that businesses today are operating in the most fragmented, complex and challenging times.
Investment and innovation in Thai renewable energy
Asia focus, Published on 15/03/2021
» Renewable energy capacity will increase by two terawatts in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade, driven by population growth, strong economic performance, and significant market potential. Southeast Asia will play an important role in this growth, with the region's electricity demand expected to double by 2040, twice the global average rate.
Good as gold
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» It is common knowledge among traders that when geopolitical tensions rise, so too does the price of gold as it is considered a safe haven compared with other investments. But Robin Lee believes gold trading shouldn't be limited only to deep-pocketed market professionals. In his view, it is a good tool for anyone interested in saving.
Decoding the foundations of digital talent
Asia focus, Published on 09/09/2019
» It is hard to overemphasise the importance of digital talent for a modern business. This globally mobile and highly sought-after talent pool is fundamental to the future of work. They are both the architects and the building blocks of our increasingly digital world, providing the skills on which our shared future of digitisation, automation, connectivity and artificial intelligence will be built.
Startup seeds
Asia focus, Published on 05/08/2019
» Seang Sokcheng enjoys reading online content during her free time. Drawing on her curiosity about a wide range of subjects from science to art, she has been writing about her quest for "a meaningful life" on her blog mschengcorner.com since 2013.
Innovation no fix for urban transport ills
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 03/07/2018
» Urban transportation is undergoing a revolution. Offerings such as Uber and Lyft, as well as car- and bike-sharing services are widely believed to reduce congestion and generally make urban dwellers more mobile; driverless cars are expected to provide further benefits. Yet the notion that these innovations always make things better is far from a given: The new services are a net good only if they complement traditional public transportation systems rather than compete with them.
How to cultivate digital talent and skills (Part 2)
Business, Published on 14/09/2017
» There can be no successful digital transformation without the right people. New technologies and business models quickly become commodities that are available to all industry players. The difference between winners and losers is the ability to identify, recruit and retain the digital talent that makes the technology work -- and use it to develop new ideas and create new opportunities.
The growing chain of restaurant struggles
Business, Published on 12/09/2017
» Legacy chain restaurants are struggling to adapt in the rapidly shifting food and beverage marketplace as consumers pivot towards more unique, digital-friendly restaurants and buffet outlets.