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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.
Faith and vision
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/08/2016
» The success of many big businesses is attributed to the person at the top, to the point where some chief executives become celebrities and cult figures. Francis Yeoh has steered one of Malaysia's most successful multinational businesses since 1988, but he has no time for such hero-worship.
Home is where the heart is
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 18/05/2015
» Lippo Group is well positioned to continue expanding across the region as the launch of the Asean Economic Community approaches but it still has strong confidence in its home market of Indonesia.
Plugged into change
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 06/04/2015
» As demand for technology accelerates and shifts rapidly with changing lifestyles, technology companies need to be innovation-driven and embrace change to stay ahead of the pack.
Prognosis improving for Myanmar healthcare
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/02/2015
» A few patients wearing wrinkled longyi stroll through a hallway so quiet that their conversation echoes through the North Okkalapa General Hospital, the second largest public hospital in Yangon.
Streamlined Toshiba retools for a new era
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/09/2016
» Companies are frequently compelled to rethink strategy whenever they encounter external or internal stumbling blocks. The Tokyo-based multinational Toshiba Corporation is no exception. It has undertaken a major restructuring to revive earnings and stakeholders' confidence after a tough year of negative news that included an accounting scandal.
Allianz wants to make sure it has Asia Inc covered
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 27/06/2016
» While the weak global economy in recent years has led to reduced forecasts for Asia, the region's growth story continues to captivate investors, along with the corporate insurance specialists that are helping them participate in the development of the region.
Tightening the Belt
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/07/2016
» China's attempt to share its investment capital with the world and project its economic might through the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative has captured the interest of countries with desperate infrastructure needs, including Asean economies looking to secure long-term growth.
Relief as rain falls, but drought's aftermath to linger
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 30/05/2016
» The arrival of long-awaited rain this month has brought relief across large swathes of Asia from one of the worst heatwaves in decades. But the impact of the recent drought will be felt for months to come in the form of lower crop output, higher food prices and economic hardship for farmers.
Malaysia retooling economy for the long haul
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 14/03/2016
» The slowdown in China has sent a ripple effect throughout the world with Malaysia among the victims, recording decline in GDP growth of a full percentage point last year.