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Funding sustainable development
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/05/2019
» The ideal world is one where poverty and hunger no longer exist. People of all ages are in good health and everyone has access to quality education, clean water, sanitation and affordable and clean energy.
Digitising SMEs
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 25/03/2019
» A few years ago, digital transformation in business was seen as an option or perhaps an expensive investment that might be hard to justify. Even when companies did decide to digitise, the process was often fragmented, which prevented them from truly harnessing the power of technology. The approach appeared ineffective and the results were not quantifiable.
Holistic health
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/03/2019
» Human life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, thanks in large part to advances in sanitation, agriculture, food processing and distribution.
Powered by nature
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/03/2019
» In 1984, a small biotechnology company began life in Sapporo, Japan to develop innovative materials for the agriculture sector. Founder Ken-ichi Kosuna named it Amino Up, after the ingredients of the first product the new venture was developing at the time.
Sound shaper
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/12/2018
» Sound can profoundly affect the listener's mind in magical ways. From shifting an anchored perception to evoking strong emotions to generating soothing feelings, sound waves can work wonders.
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.
Connecting the digital dots
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» The changes brought about by digital disruption have swept away companies of all sizes in all industries. For those that remain, digital transformation is becoming more urgent by the day.
Bump in the digital road
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 05/11/2018
» India has made great strides toward creating a digital economy, but the national ID system that underlies this transformation turns out to have its limits after all. And that will have consequences for the booming fintech industry.
India's fintech revolution
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 05/11/2018
» The financial sector in India has been transformed as the national digital infrastructure evolves, leading to the rapid rise of financial technology (fintech) businesses.
The future of rice production
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/10/2018
» Rice, one of the world's most important staple foods, is now facing a challenging time with increasing competition for dwindling resources such as land and water, unpredictable climate, farm labour shortages and lack of technical expertise.