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Transformed by tech
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/05/2018
» Financial technology (fintech) and innovation have the potential to transform and accelerate sustainable development, which requires huge sums of money, and businesses can make a significant contribution, policymakers and business leaders agree.
Infrastructure setback in Indonesia
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2018
» Indonesian President Joko Widodo is facing a major setback after suspending construction of elevated toll roads and railway tracks following a string of recent construction accidents.
At home in Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/02/2018
» The first thing that impressed me about Hideaki Iwasaki, country director for the Thailand Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), was his fluent English. I assumed it was the result of his educational background.
Sharing Asia's growing wealth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2017
» Everybody talks about the seemingly unlimited potential for growth in Asia Pacific. A huge population, rising middle class, rapid urbanisation and the digital communication boom are all driving economic expansion that surpasses that of developed economies, especially the United States and Europe.
The Yokohama model
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» To attract international trade and investment, as well as talent and tourism, Asian cities have to develop highly livable and sustainable urban environments. Yokohama is leading the way with innovative urban planning and is now helping its peers in Southeast Asia to upgrade their appeal.
Cleaner, safer cities, Japanese style
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» Urban sprawl caused by disorderly development, delayed infrastructure construction and increasing environmental problems are all linked to rapidly increasing populations. Major cities across Asia are battling the same challenges including solid waste disposal, a shortage of water resources, traffic congestion, pollution and a lack of land for public use.
One voice for all
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» As China spreads its wings across the globe, Southeast Asian nations need a unified diplomatic approach in order to prevent intervention in their domestic affairs while maintaining good ties with other key partners, Japanese executives say.
Taiwan steps up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2017
» With a total population of less than 24 million, Taiwan is known for its diversified manufacturing sector ranging from high-tech industries such as electronics and IT, to home appliances and bicycles. Companies such as Asus, Delta Electronics, Tatung and Giant have made their mark in the international market as leading brands from Taiwan.
Swipe and go
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» Planning a trip abroad for the coming New Year holiday? In the old days, if you were a holidaymaker or a business traveller, you probably would have booked a trip through a travel agent and when you got to your destination, bought a map and rented a car to get yourself around.
Social success stories
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2016
» Despite limited government support and funding, an increasing number of women in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have embraced the concept of social entrepreneurship (SE), saying they want to do good things for the community while also running their own businesses.