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Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/10/2018
» In a village called Chari, located in the eastern state of Jharkhand in India, Prativa Devi got married at the age of 13 to a man whose family earned a living mainly by farming.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 15/10/2018
» Data has emerged as one of the world's most valuable commodities -- "the new oil", as pundits have put it. But the deluge of information is of no value unless it can be properly managed and applied.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/09/2018
» The next great technological transformation is under way as 5G telecommunication systems undergo testing prior to commercial deployment in many markets. Mobile operators will be at the forefront of creating a new platform capable of transforming industries and becoming a catalyst for global economic growth.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» After decades of pursuing a closed economy and heavy reliance on state-owned enterprises, Vietnam has undergone a significant transformation and is now a bona fide Asian Tiger. Roaring ahead with annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-7%, the one-party state has attracted investors from all over the world eager to establish businesses in the country of 93 million.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» When David Hunt talks about agriculture and technology, his eyes sparkle and he gestures expressively. His enthusiasm is infectious.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/07/2018
» Earlier this month, a secret marriage between an 11-year-old Thai girl and a 41-year-old Malaysian Muslim sparked a public outcry when a picture of the ceremony went viral.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Robbie Antonio is restless. The Filipino entrepreneur is on a mission to disrupt the traditional real estate and property development business by democratising high-end architecture.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Last week, images of Delhi residents wearing green saris and scarves and hugging tree trunks wrapped with cloth banners that read "Save Me" spread across social media. Citizens by the thousands had united to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 25/06/2018
» Last week was an extremely fruitful one for innovation and tech enthusiasts in Bangkok. The capital hosted the first SingularityU Thailand Summit, Techsauce Global and the blockchain-focused Block Club Meet Up. It was my privilege to attend all of them to see and hear and be inspired by the groundbreaking advances that are transforming everything around us.
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/06/2018
» Huawei Technologies of China is riding a wave of innovations in its campaign to achieve premium status in mature smartphone markets in Asia, competing head-to-head with Samsung and Apple.