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Citrus style
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/08/2019
» No one can explain why, but fruit-inspired names and technology brands seem to go together. You may not remember the pioneering British IT company Tangerine Computer Systems but you've certainly heard of Apple, BlackBerry and Raspberry Pi. There's also the cutesy yet practical messaging app called Peach.
The road to 5G
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/09/2018
» The next great technological transformation is under way as 5G telecommunication systems undergo testing prior to commercial deployment in many markets. Mobile operators will be at the forefront of creating a new platform capable of transforming industries and becoming a catalyst for global economic growth.
Reform dividend
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» After decades of pursuing a closed economy and heavy reliance on state-owned enterprises, Vietnam has undergone a significant transformation and is now a bona fide Asian Tiger. Roaring ahead with annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-7%, the one-party state has attracted investors from all over the world eager to establish businesses in the country of 93 million.
Long-term matchmaker
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» A healthy financial sector is the lifeline for any economy that wants thrive. For a developing country such as Vietnam, it has taken years to restructure its underbanked economy and build a more efficient and sustainable financial system.
Damming our way into trouble
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/08/2018
» Over the past two weeks, volunteers and rescuers have been battling thick mud and floods in Attapeu province of Laos to find survivors of a deadly dam collapse.
Seoul support
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and South Korea and there is indeed much to celebrate. Since 1958, the two nations have steadily developed a mutually beneficial relationship in key areas from politics and economics to culture and tourism. Bilateral trade has increased tremendously from US$59 million in 1978 to $13 billion in 2015.
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.
Youth movement
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 21/03/2016
» The cooperative partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Korea has progressed at an impressive pace in the past few decades in every dimension from trade and investments to people-to-people links.
Vietnam awaits
Business, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/12/2015
» The wait-and-see moment in Vietnam is over. Investors are being told that now is the time to take the plunge in one of Southeast Asia’s most promising economies.
Luxurious insights
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» Given the unstoppable economic force over the past years, Asia was once seen as a foolproof bright spot for global luxury manufacturers where many Western brands have entered the market with great hopes to thrive and prosper.