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Game On
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» The Beijing Olympics in 2008 helped to redefine the world's perception of China. The sports extravaganza not only served notice to the world of China's potential to become the world's largest economy, but also created a positive spillover to other economic sectors and attracted foreign investment.
Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
Even as demand softens, China jet market is crucial
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The growing number of Asian business moguls, especially in China, has made the region a promising new frontier for business jet makers. Greater China alone is the third largest market in a forecast by Bombardier, with 876 future deliveries worth US$33 billion, compared with the country's fleet of 300 at the end of last year.
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.
Road to opportunity
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015
» As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
Bright Idea
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 29/06/2015
» When three Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physics last year for their work on light-emitting diodes (LED), it was a great leap forward for one of the most important energy-saving technologies in decades.
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.