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Time to embrace diversity
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 01/04/2019
» We are living in the golden age of information, where technology allows us to broaden our horizons, acquire knowledge and connect with billions of people around the world with the click of a button. Access to unlimited and instant information is transforming the way we live, work and play.
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Education and the creative economy
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 02/04/2018
» Following the raging success of the soap opera Buppaesannivas (Love Destiny), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha floated the idea to help fund the production of Thai dramas that incorporate historical and cultural elements. If this sounds familiar, it should.
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Imagine the world as one
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/05/2019
» The peripatetic nature of a journalist's life allows me to see the world in a way that I would never have imagined earlier. Each journey is different, even if it's in the same city, as there are always new things to learn, see and appreciate.
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Grey is the new black
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/04/2019
» Population ageing is often stereotyped as a drain on the economy, linked to a shrinking workforce, demographic imbalances and spiralling medical and social care expenses. Governments bear a heavy burden as they struggle to provide adequate healthcare funding and pension programmes.
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Time to bring sexism to heel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/03/2019
» I've never been a big fan of high heels. While they may be an easy way to add extra height, make my legs appear longer and my calves slimmer, I find them painful and uncomfortable. I tend to wear them only when it's absolutely necessary, such as at important functions or events.
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Time to talk about mental health
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/11/2018
» 'A smile is worth a thousand words," the old saying goes. This simple but powerful act can light up a room and create bonds with people without the need to converse.
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Time to embrace the future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 25/06/2018
» Last week was an extremely fruitful one for innovation and tech enthusiasts in Bangkok. The capital hosted the first SingularityU Thailand Summit, Techsauce Global and the blockchain-focused Block Club Meet Up. It was my privilege to attend all of them to see and hear and be inspired by the groundbreaking advances that are transforming everything around us.
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Creating a healthier future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/06/2018
» In response to the rapid expansion of its greying population, Singapore has introduced compulsory healthcare insurance for elderly citizens. CareShield Life, an enhanced version of the existing eldercare programme, will require all Singaporeans aged between 30 and 40 to be enrolled from 2020. Policyholders who become unable to manage basic daily functions will receive S$600 (14,320 baht) a month, increasing over time to keep pace with long-term care costs.
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Regulate innovation but don't kill it
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» It's been an exhausting few weeks for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who stands accused of failing to prevent major data breaches and malign interference in the political process in the US and elsewhere. The CEO of the world's largest social network was roasted by US lawmakers in 10 hours of hearings for failing to protect Facebook users' private data.
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