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The people business
Business, Published on 20/04/2015
» The private sector is paying more attention to human resource development, which is considered a key element in the long-term growth and sustainability of organisations.
Will there be sufficient logistics skills to meet region's future demand?
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 11/03/2015
» It is coming up to 20 years since I arrived in Asia, and for most of that time I have worked in the niche professional field of logistics and supply chain consulting. Today there are many logistics professionals employed by large companies in functional roles ranging from procurement and transport to warehousing and demand management, but very few consultants.
Serving for Success
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/02/2015
» Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj enters the room in stylish business attire with a bright, welcoming smile. A small Indian flag pin in the left lapel of his jacket catches the light, glinting along with a pair of rings on his left hand.
Time to demystify the leadership development challenges
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 02/02/2015
» Have you ever wondered why qualified, skilled and knowledgeable leaders fail to reach their ultimate goal? The answers could vary, but one thing is certain: high performance demands more than proper training, it demands continuous development.
Taking stock in Manila
Asia focus, Published on 12/01/2015
» The spacious room where I was scheduled to meet my distinguished visitor from the Philippines was packed with conference delegates gathered for light refreshments during a coffee break. Among that busy crowd, a calm, earnest man in a pinstriped charcoal suit smiled brightly when we were introduced.
Minding the store
Asia focus, Published on 08/12/2014
» Think of a child from a poor and troubled family, and the first thought that occurs is that he is unlikely to be very successful in life. But Terry O'Connor has beaten the odds. A youngster from Liverpool who began working at age 13 just to help put food on the table, today he heads a highly successful retail chain that is ready to grow across Asia.
Rise of the patrician farmer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2014
» People recognise Korn Chatikavanij as a successful investment banker-turned-politician who was once the country's finance minister. Today he has a new role: owner of a non-profit packaged organic rice manufacturing company.
Taking the long view of one's life
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 06/11/2014
» What will you do today? Will it move you towards your goals? More importantly, do you have a clear vision of your future? Do you have a plan, not only for the next five or 10 years but for the decades to come? After all, if we all survive the next few decades, medical advances promise to prolong our lives substantially.
DTAC follows special Facebook friend
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/10/2014
» Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC), the country's second-largest cellular operator, seeks to double its mobile data users within two years thanks to a rapid transition from 3G to 4G mobile services.
Outlook for Asia brightens
Asia focus, Published on 20/10/2014
» Some after-effects of the global financial crisis of 2008-09 are still being felt in Asia, not because Asian economies themselves are weak but because many of them are so exposed to parts of the world where growth has yet to return, says Standard & Poor’s.