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Asean the 'next frontier' for e-commerce boom
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/05/2017
» E-commerce in Southeast Asia is ripe for fast-paced growth scenario given the region's huge population and growing middle class, but countries need to address existing challenges to help the business reach its full potential, says a Google executive.
Small steps to peace
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/04/2017
» After decades on the run from armed conflict in their ancestral lands, Myanmar nationals with Karen heritage are finally getting a taste of peace as they settle into newly built houses in the country's southeastern region. The peace is fragile, but the return of genuine smiles suggests there is hope that it will hold this time.
Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
Funding tap turned on
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» The venture capital industry in Southeast Asia is moving toward a vital transition as "exit activity" among US venture capital funds in regional startups increases, according to Expara, which provides investment and services to the startup field.
World Bank, SCB unit slash views
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/10/2015
» The World Bank and the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) have jumped on the forecast-cutting bandwagon for this year and next, fanning fears that there is no light at the end of tunnel for the Thai economy.