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Fast and flexible
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 11/07/2016
» Low manufacturing costs in Thailand and growing consumer affluence across Asia are an attractive combination for many businesses looking to use the country as a base for manufacturing as well as domestic and export sales.
Tightening the Belt
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/07/2016
» China's attempt to share its investment capital with the world and project its economic might through the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative has captured the interest of countries with desperate infrastructure needs, including Asean economies looking to secure long-term growth.
Gaining altitude
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» At an altitude of 10 kilometres above the ground, you sit back and relax in a premium leather chair, take a sip from a gold-trimmed tea service, and swipe a smartphone app to adjust the window shades when it's time to sleep.
New flight path
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.
Open for business
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» With its highly visible enthusiasm to become a strategic centre of mainland Asean, Cambodia continues to welcome investors with open arms.
New logistics frontier
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» Cambodia's ambition to play a bigger role in the regional and global supply chain has driven its government to streamline multiple infrastructure projects to improve logistics and land transport.
Visitor-friendly Asean
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 17/08/2015
» From the beaches of Boracay and Bali to the sassy streets of Singapore, there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has much to offer as a multi-faceted tourism paradise. Amid economic and political instability, the tourism industry appears to be infinitely capable of adapting and has remained a key growth driver for the region.
Hailing success
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 01/06/2015
» Ask a five-year-old about his dream career and the answers tend to be fairly predictable — policeman, fireman, pilot or doctor for example.
Wings of change
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/05/2015
» Most people instantly associate the no-frills carrier AirAsia with its high-profile founder, Tony Fernandes, and few outside the aviation industry would even recognise the company's chief executive officer if they saw her on the street.