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Not only rising, but leading
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 24/02/2020
» The question of how important Asian economies are for global growth is no longer debatable. The region has become and will continue to be the centre of global economic activity for many decades to come. But the rise of Asia has been faster and more impactful than most forecasters expected.
Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
No place like home
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 09/06/2014
» As Asean strives toward greater economic success and competitiveness, intra-regional trade and investment play an integral role. More Southeast Asian companies are realising that it is in their best interest to have a regional footprint, but most of them are in manufacturing and services. Property developers generally stick to the home markets they know best.
Headhunter by chance
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 21/04/2014
» With more than 2,000 employees at 53 offices in 24 countries, Robert Walters is now one of the world’s leading recruitment consultancies, and with expansion in Asia it is only going to get bigger and bigger over the next decades. However, when asked what it takes to become a global business services provider and how he ended up in the industry in the first place, the man whose name is on the door is disarmingly candid.
Tourism in the ‘new’ Myanmar
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 17/03/2014
» Pictures of pagodas, Buddhist temples, palaces, parks, historical and cultural sites, friendly faces and innocent smiles of local people are flourishing on social media sites all over the world. They hold the promise of a new paradise for photographers and those with an adventurous spirit looking to discover the hidden charms of an undiscovered land.
Local knowledge and authenticity the keys to success
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 17/03/2014
» Planeloads of foreign travellers are shaking up the tourism and hospitality sector in Myanmar. Local hoteliers and tour operators must adapt to meet the coming boom and possible higher competition for international investors, who also aim to chase after the big inflow of tourism dollars.
Asean countries pledge to remove tourism barriers
Business, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 10/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : East Asian ministers are joining hands to build deeper regional tourism strength.
Myanmar prepares for tourism boom
Business, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 06/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : Myanmar's government yesterday unveiled a seven-year tourism master plan worth US$500 million to help the country upgrade its competitiveness.
King of coffee
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 14/01/2013
» When most people think of coffee they do not usually think of Vietnam. Few realise that the Southeast Asian nation last year surpassed Brazil as the world’s biggest coffee exporter. However, almost all of the output is low-quality robusta beans with high caffeine content, used mostly to make instant coffee.