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  Powering connectivity

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 22/03/2021

  » Moving to Southeast Asia in the middle of a global pandemic wasn't an easy decision. But you'll hear nothing but enthusiasm from Alper Turken, a Turkey-born and now Singapore-based technology executive, in keeping with his curiosity and eagerness to explore new things.

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  Book a date

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 07/06/2021

  » With a degree in English literature under his belt, John Brown never expected to become a businessman, let alone the CEO of one of the largest travel booking platforms in Asia, Agoda.

• BUSINESS

  Capping carbon

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 12/07/2021

  » While the world has been fighting the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, the global emergency posed by climate change is growing more alarming. Powerful nations are rolling out plans and policies to weather the crisis and hoping to bring the rest of the world into line.

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  Ensuring a well-fed world

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/08/2021

  » Food is the one of the main pillars of our life. However, this essential pillar is being tested in this highly challenging time. Covid-19 has reduced incomes, caused economic shock and threatened food systems around the globe.

• BUSINESS

  Building comfort

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 25/04/2022

  » Micah Tamthai loves travelling. His most recent adventure was a three-week road trip through the western United States last September after travel restrictions were eased.

• BUSINESS

  Stumbling but hopeful

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 07/03/2022

  » Domestic travellers have been the lifeline for tourism-reliant countries, especially in Southeast Asia, for the past two pandemic-battered years. But even as countries start scrapping restrictions to welcome international visitors back, some pandemic uncertainties persist and now a crisis in Ukraine threatens the global economic recovery as a whole.

• BUSINESS

  Second innings

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 21/02/2022

  » There are no perpetual competitors in today's complex business world. Talented executives increasingly can be found jumping from one firm to another. Rajiv Ramaswami is a case in point. He worked for Nutanix's competitors before, but now he's thrilled to be leading the global cloud company into its "second innings" as its new CEO.

• BUSINESS

  Where To Next?

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 10/01/2022

  » The world has entered its third year of living with a global pandemic. We have witnessed almost 300 million Covid-19 cases with 5.47 million lives lost, yet the toll might have been much worse but for an almost superhuman global effort to develop effective vaccines in record time.

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  Born to ride

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 20/12/2021

  » One side of the room where I met Vimal Sumbly offered floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Bangkok's skyline, but it was what was on the opposite side that perfectly captured the adventurous spirit of the man who heads the Asia-Pacific business of the India-based motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield.

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  Care with passion

  Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 18/10/2021

  » There is sometimes a moment in life that changes you forever. It can sometimes define the course of your life. Not many have experienced that lightbulb realisation, but Sigal Atzmon has.

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