Showing 31 - 40 of 54
Quiet tiger
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» Mention Asian tiger economies and Bangladesh is probably the last place that comes to mind. But the World Economic Forum (WEF) this year conferred the designation on the South Asian country, alongside the likes of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, citing its impressive growth in the past decade.
ADB feels out EEC investment
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/05/2018
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is still looking broadly into investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and remains open in terms of infrastructure project financing.
Singapore and Thailand share digital economy experiences
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/04/2018
» Singapore's plan to become the world's first Smart Nation is well under way as the city-state adapts its economy to many technological changes, says Beh Swan Gin, chairman of the Economic Development Board.
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
Russian mission calls on EEC
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/02/2018
» As part of President Vladimir Putin's plan to take leadership of Eurasia's economic expansion, Alexey Gruzdev, Russia's deputy minister of economic development, along with the largest Russian business delegation to Thailand in modern history, have embarked on a three-day trip here, with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) the main attraction.
Terror on two wheels
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/02/2018
» The motorbike has long been a popular mode of transport in Asia because it's cheaper than a car and can zip through traffic-clogged cities faster. Over half of all global motorbike sales of around 50 million units per year are in Asia and two-thirds of the people of driving age in the four top markets (India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam) own bikes.
Double the fun
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Sailing on the equivalent of a floating Macau, viewing spectacular shows and enjoying all-day indoor and outdoor entertainment are par for the course on the new generation of cruises serving the growing Asian leisure travel market.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
Digital assistant
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/12/2017
» Riding his Ducati Monster for more than 1,800 kilometres from Singapore to Bangkok was one of the adventures Liher Urbizu completed before joining SAP, a company he had become familiar with while working with Siemens during the internet boom early in the century.
Delivering success
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/12/2017
» Asia's first driverless trucks began operating in October at the ExxonMobil plant on Jurong Island in Singapore, while fleets of autonomous delivery vehicles are expected to get rolling on Great Britain's motorways next year. These are just some of the headline-making developments in the brave new world of transport being promoted by the likes of Google, Tesla, Uber and major vehicle manufacturers.