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Healthy Taiwan
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/08/2019
» Taiwan claims to have one of the best healthcare systems in Asia in terms of affordability, quality and access. Around 99% of the island republic's 23.6 million people are covered by a universal healthcare programme that has been running since 1995. Over 90% of its clinics and hospitals are under the National Health Insurance (NHI) system.
Next-level health tech
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/08/2019
» From connected devices in smart hospitals and artificial intelligence for preventive healthcare, to telemedicine and portable diagnosis systems, digital technologies are becoming part of the everyday healthcare delivery system.
Hong Kong unrest hits Thai travel market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/08/2019
» The bitter protests in Hong Kong are expected to have a significant impact on Thailand's travel industry, with a number of outbound trip cancellations in recent weeks.
US-China relations beyond 2020
Asia focus, Published on 05/08/2019
» In the world's preeminent superpower, the race to elect the new president is starting to yield clues about the future of its foreign policy. The narrowing gap between China and the United States in both economic and military potential has made China's rising power a regular fixture in US political discussions.
Bubble that won't burst
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 30/07/2019
» Thailand's bubble milk tea market is still enticing, with at least three Taiwanese brands -- Red Sun, Presotea and Tea Melody -- looking for local master franchisees to open their shops here this year.
Clean as a whistle
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/07/2019
» Thailand's coin-operated laundry market is heating up, with many local and international brands exploring opportunities from young customers.
Winning past the polls
Business, Published on 17/06/2019
» Populism in Thailand is like old whisky in a new bottle, with a coalition government poised to implement populist policies to live up to pledges made during the election campaign.
Mall Group looks for global partners
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/06/2019
» The Mall Group, one of Thailand's biggest retail developers, has adopted a global partnership strategy to expand its customer base amid tough competition.
Motorcycle production set to increase by up to 4% this year
Business, Published on 03/06/2019
» Thai motorcycle production is projected to increase by 2-4% to 2.10-2.15 million units in 2019, supported by positive factors affecting both domestic and export markets, says Krungsri Research.
TFEX looks to emulate Taiwanese index options model
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2019
» The Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) is looking to the Taiwan Futures Exchange's (TAIFEX) index options model, which helped propel the Taiwanese bourse to become one of the globe's highest liquidity futures exchanges.