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Building brand power via sport and culture
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2026
» Watching a Liverpool–Newcastle match at Anfield would be a thrill for most football fanatics, even if they are fans of neither team. The away team scored the first goal before the Reds stormed back with four goals, clinching their first victory in a month.
Journeys of discovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2021
» Sipping green tea after having a Thai lunch at his house, Farid Bidgoli looks relaxed yet energetic, and ready for an interview. From his appearance and accent, the 42-year-old executive looks exactly like someone from the UK where he was born, though he is half Iranian with a spirit inherited from his father.
Save Myanmar from a perfect storm
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/08/2021
» It was no surprise that Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power from Myanmar's civilian government six months ago, declared himself the country's prime minister early last week.
Dark cloud over Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/02/2021
» My first feeling after waking up last Monday and hearing about the military takeover in Myanmar is hard to explain, but it was certainly disappointing to see such a setback for Thailand's next-door neighbour.
Rising sun startups
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2020
» Hampered by cautious investors and a rigid corporate culture, Japan has produced just a handful of major startups. The world's third largest economy is far behind the US and China when it comes to breeding "unicorns" -- new companies valued at more than US$1 billion.
Budget airline blues
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2018
» My latest visit to Phuket was very pleasant despite the on-and-off rainy season showers. Walking on the busy streets and beaches there, I had no sense that it was the low season. But what impressed me the most was the hospitality of the local people, from massage therapists to people on the streets whom I asked for directions, and the waitress at a well-known coffee shop.