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Can Yoon heal South Korea?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/03/2022
» In the run-up to the South Korean presidential election on March 9, most observers were focusing mainly on regional implications the poll might have and the regional agendas that the new leader of Asia's fourth-largest economy would pursue.
Restoring respect
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck still remembers an unsettling encounter she experienced during her early days of living in the United States 28 years ago.
Global first
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2019
» In 1990, King's College law student Milton Cheng joined Baker McKenzie in London, believing that the international law firm was the only one in those days that had a clear plan to invest in Asian talent.
Brand loyalty
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2019
» Having worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years and solely with Hilton, Paul Hutton has a lot of lasting memories of his time with one of the world's largest hotel chains, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. For a start, his three daughters are a constant reminder of his globetrotting career.
Hearing women's voices
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2018
» As a woman, I am happy to hear that Gina Haspel has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Currently the CIA deputy chief, she has been tipped to succeed Mike Pompeo, who is to replace the ousted secretary of state Rex Tillerson. If confirmed by the Senate, Ms Haspel would become the first woman to lead the country's spy agency.
Sea change in South Korea
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/05/2017
» Last Tuesday's victory by Moon Jae-in in South Korea's early presidential election appears to have been welcomed by most observers, as evidenced by the strengthening of the won and Asian share rallies following his landslide win.
Doing well by doing good
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2016
» After working in the finance field for about a decade, Sasibai Kimis quit her job and on Valentines' Day in 2013 she founded Earth Heir Partners as an enterprise that would not only make money but also would do something good for society.