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What makes a happy country?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/03/2017
» Happiness is a state of mind. It can also be a place. So where do happy people live? The UN answered this question in its World Happiness Report released last week to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20. The report has been around since 2012, thanks to Bhutan's initiating the launch of an international focus on happiness.
Lessons from a competitive and happy place
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 28/10/2016
» What is the most competitive and happy place in the world? Last month the World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Switzerland the most competitive country for the eighth consecutive year -- ahead of Singapore (2), the United States (3), the Netherlands (4) and Germany (5). Switzerland also ranked first in four out of 12 pillars of the Global Competitiveness Index -- in the categories of innovation, business sophistication, technological readiness and labour market efficiency.
When less could be more: Let's enjoy life in 2016
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 01/02/2016
» I really like the first month of a new year, especially the first day. It feels like there is plenty of time left to begin doing new things and to consider the big picture. And even though the long holiday is over, there is no need to feel sorry. This is because more are around the corner -- Chinese New Year in February and the Thai New Year in April.
Brazilian eyes are on the World Cup, but not everyone is happy to foot the bill
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 27/06/2014
» The World Cup is finally in full swing, and the atmosphere surrounding the event is certainly exciting. I haven’t had a chance to watch an entire match yet but expect I will do that this weekend. When we talk about something that unites people, the World Cup is certainly one of them.
For work, Less is truly more
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 28/09/2012
» It has been more than five years since I last took a long holiday. For a long time, I have settled for three or four days off. Short vacations are fine, but they are not enough. In fact, time away from the office is important to help you restore creative thoughts.