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    Baker Tilly Asia expansions

    Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/03/2023

    » Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say.

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    Pushing the envelope for inclusion

    Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2022

    » When Carla Grant Pickens joined IBM over two decades ago, she was a new mum in search of a job in her late 20s. She knew the US multinational technology company had long been at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusion, which it still values to this day.

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    Axa to focus on Asia for long-term growth

    Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/10/2022

    » Southeast Asia, Greater China and Japan will remain the three pillars of Axa Group as it grows its business in the coming years, the Paris-based insurer says, noting that the Thai insurance industry is poised for an upward growth trend from 2022 onwards.

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    Funding the future

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022

    » Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.

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    Waiting for China

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/05/2022

    » Since China began to open up and reform its economy in 1978, growth has averaged almost 10% a year, and more than 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty. There have also been significant improvements in access to health, education and other services, with the mainland now an upper-middle-income country.

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    Holiday mood

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022

    » Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.

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    Bright outlook for Asean

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2021

    » Asean's future is bright and it will benefit further from emerging themes related to the consumption economy, says Standard Chartered.

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    Brand loyalty

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2019

    » Having worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years and solely with Hilton, Paul Hutton has a lot of lasting memories of his time with one of the world's largest hotel chains, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. For a start, his three daughters are a constant reminder of his globetrotting career.

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    Energy ambassador

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/08/2016

    » It was mid-afternoon on a Wednesday when I walked into a meeting room set aside for an interview with Stephen Green, the president of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company. As I greeted the 190-centimetre-tall executive who was making his second business visit to Thailand in two weeks, a jingle sounded, followed by woman's voice saying "It's time to stretch" twice. What an extraordinary welcome to the office of a multinational energy company, I thought.

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