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China's mighty Belt and Road ambitions
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 26/05/2017
» Two weekends ago, China put on a massive show when world leaders gathered in Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum to hear President Xi Jinping outline his plan for a grand project: the Belt and Road Initiative.
Welcome the Rooster and a new world chapter
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 27/01/2017
» The great thing about the new year is that there is more that one celebration to look forward to. Chinese New Year starts tomorrow and the Thai New Year is coming in April. So if you haven't made -- or kept -- any new year resolutions, there is still a chance to start over.
Yogyakarta: A city rich in culture and courage
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 26/08/2016
» I just got back from a business trip to Yogyakarta last week, and I feel so lucky to have been born in Thailand. It's not because Yogyakarta -- everyone calls it Jogja -- is not a pleasant town, but because its people have to face so many challenges.
The gig economy and the future of work
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 29/07/2016
» For the past several years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about why we have to work the way we do. Why do we need to be in the same place from 9-5 for five days a week to do our jobs, when we could be anywhere in the world and still deliver exactly the same output? Why shouldn't we take on inspiring new projects whenever we want and work the hours that suit us?
Japanese tourism as a new growth driver
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 27/11/2015
» It's been more than 20 years since I last went to Japan. I had been meaning to return several times, especially after the Japanese government waived the visa requirement for Thai tourists, but somehow I never managed to go.
Facing up to the changing world of Chinese influence
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 29/05/2015
» Financing for development has always been a major element in helping to reduce inequality in the global economy. Today we are living in a much better world, where liquidity is abundant and extreme poverty has been greatly reduced. The past decade has also been one of significant increases in financial flows to developing countries. Yet inequality has not improved, and growth in these economies is still being held back by infrastructure shortages.
Globalisation at a crossroads
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 30/08/2013
» We began 2013 on an optimistic note about our economic performance, hoping this year would be one of strong growth. But as time passes, this seems increasingly unlikely.
Happy songkran means happy tourism
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 26/04/2013
» The international New Year often catches me by surprise. There are just too many things to do at year-end and not enough time to think about the New Year, let alone making a proper New Year's resolution. The Thai New Year, however, is a totally different story. With a long weekend and few social activities, I can usually plan better for myself and others.
Bangkok: A dream city at last?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 22/02/2013
» As we await the exciting Bangkok governor election on March 3, I have a dream that Bangkok will be full of trees and parks and have good public transport. I have a dream it will take me only 30 minutes (instead of one hour) to go to work and that I will have a choice not to drive to work.