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Vietnam awaits
Business, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/12/2015
» The wait-and-see moment in Vietnam is over. Investors are being told that now is the time to take the plunge in one of Southeast Asia’s most promising economies.
The search for sparkle
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/11/2015
» While global sales of diamond jewellery rose nearly 3% last year and exceeded US$80 billion for the first time, there are signs that diamonds are beginning to lose their sparkle as wealthy spenders turn to other luxury products and younger consumers show less interest in gems.
On a roll
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Forty years ago on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Apollo Tyres Ltd opened its first manufacturing plant in the southern Indian state of Kerala, producing automobile tyres and tubes, camelback materials and rubber conveyor belts.
Right products for the right markets the key in Asean
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Unfazed by the fierce competition in Southeast Asia's largest automotive market, Apollo Tyres Ltd rolled into Thailand two years ago, hoping to present another side of Indian brands and create a space for itself within Asean.
The bling squad
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» The swift evolution of the retail industry has lured a large pool of global luxury firms to establish their presence in Asia-Pacific over the last few decades. Sales for glitzy items across the region have been rising at whirlwind speeds amidst the surge of an aspirational middle-class and buoyant economy.
Signals and Noise
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/09/2015
» For the modern consumer, shopping has never been easier. You could be sitting in a taxi or standing on the Skytrain when the urge to buy overtakes you, and after a few taps on your mobile phone, you're done. At the other end, the business can learn instantly who you are, where you were when you made the purchase, and what kind of hardware and software you used.
Face Time
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/09/2015
» It may be unfair to judge a book by its cover, but it's a universally acknowledged truth that until we actually converse with someone, his or her appearance will be the first thing that attracts or discourages attention.
Diplomacy failing in Kashmir
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/08/2015
» When it comes to geopolitical flashpoints, few places in the world pose more risk than the long border between India and Pakistan.
Nuts to everyone
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Comfort snacks are everyone's favourites. From savory to sweet, they pick us up when we feel down. Once you start eating them you can't stop, the saying goes, and that can lead to bad eating habits and health problems.
Survival of the fittest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» As business competition in Asia continues to intensify, owners need to be agile and adaptive to remain competitive, while paying closer attention to developing their internal capabilities to stay ahead of the game.