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Path to happy customers
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/07/2019
» "The customer is always right" is an expression businesses have lived by for generations. In the digital age, one could expand the assertion to state that the customer is not only right but smarter, better informed and more demanding than ever before.
Connecting Asia
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/07/2019
» Infrastructure is one of the major catalysts for sustainable economic and social development in rapidly growing Asia. But financing the region's massive power, water, transport and telecommunications needs is becoming a growing challenge.
Seoul support
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and South Korea and there is indeed much to celebrate. Since 1958, the two nations have steadily developed a mutually beneficial relationship in key areas from politics and economics to culture and tourism. Bilateral trade has increased tremendously from US$59 million in 1978 to $13 billion in 2015.
Education and the creative economy
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 02/04/2018
» Following the raging success of the soap opera Buppaesannivas (Love Destiny), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha floated the idea to help fund the production of Thai dramas that incorporate historical and cultural elements. If this sounds familiar, it should.
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.
Something for everyone
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/04/2016
» Thailand continues to attract more Indian travellers as one of their favourite leisure travel spots and wedding destinations. Close proximity, cultural similarities, enhanced connectivity and affordability are among the country's strong selling points.
China's challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/01/2016
» China has stumbled into the New Year amid dimming prospects for its economy, with soft demand, factory overcapacity and shaky stock markets all exacerbating sluggish growth.
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.
Risks and rewards next door
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/09/2015
» Cambodia has made exceptional strides since it began crawling from the wreckage left by the Khmer Rouge three decades ago. Today it is recognised as one of the world's most business-friendly countries, though it still has a long way to go.
Passion and professionalism drive Swiss-Belhotel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/06/2015
» Forty years ago, it took a young New Zealander 18 months to save up to afford a plane ticket from his hometown to London. He's still flying today, travelling the world in search of rich dreams.