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Asia's energy challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/03/2018
» Asia's rapid development over the past four decades has transformed the region's stature in the world economy, lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and creating new opportunities for future prosperity.
The cost of malnutrition
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/07/2016
» Asia Pacific has witnessed unprecedented economic development over the past four decades but the region is still home to two-thirds of the world's undernourished population, while at the same time facing alarming signs of obesity.
The hidden epidemic
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» Kavee was 15 years old and experiencing all the joys and challenges of teenage life, but his heart sank when he saw his HIV test result.
Price of prevention
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» A decades-long effort to promote condom use and regular HIV testing in Asia has been falling short in many countries, as evidenced in high infection rates among pockets of high-risk people, in particular men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex workers.
Man of the people
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» There are no traces of pretense or vanity about Michel Sidibé. When he enters a room, laughter and high spirits take over. His simple attire underlines his humility and his ebullient manner speaks to the joy he takes in being around others and helping them.
The devil in the TPP details
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/10/2015
» The biggest free trade pact in history was struck last week after years of tough negotiations involving 12 nations spanning Asia and the Pacific. Notably, it is the first-ever deal involving two of the world's biggest economies: the United States and Japan.
Face Time
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/09/2015
» It may be unfair to judge a book by its cover, but it's a universally acknowledged truth that until we actually converse with someone, his or her appearance will be the first thing that attracts or discourages attention.
Nuts to everyone
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Comfort snacks are everyone's favourites. From savory to sweet, they pick us up when we feel down. Once you start eating them you can't stop, the saying goes, and that can lead to bad eating habits and health problems.
Time to look beyond GDP
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/06/2015
» The success of any country today is gauged by the growth of its economy, as measured by a seemingly all-powerful number: gross domestic product or GDP.
Bittersweet harvest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/05/2015
» A need to overcome scarcity and the lack of arable land has driven Israel to develop some of the world's most advanced agricultural practices and technologies. As a result it is able to produce almost all of the food its 8 million people need and have more left over to export.