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High price of progress
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 23/03/2020
» Over the past two decades, Asia's growth story has caught the world's attention as the region has become bigger, richer and more connected. But this remarkable development has come with some unwelcome by-products for many people.
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China's road to growth in Africa
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 04/12/2017
» While two of the biggest traditional investors in Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, are facing domestic uncertainty in light of Brexit and policy changes under President Donald Trump, China seems to be the new hope of this populous continent.
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Tourism's new star
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 12/03/2018
» Japan is in the midst of a historic tourism boom, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa restrictions, prompting the government to set some even more ambitious targets. The foreign influx could not come at a better time, given that the rapidly ageing society is looking for new drivers to reinvigorate its economy.
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Small-screen fame and fortune
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» The livestreaming boom in Asia is creating a new kind of celebrity in a multi-billion-dollar business, with millions of viewers willing to tune in for hours every day.
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Connected for less
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 09/04/2018
» With the market share of the Apple iPhone stagnant or even declining in Asia, Chinese smartphone makers are scoring big wins in key markets with a strategy of selling more for less.
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Full stream ahead
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 29/01/2018
» With faster internet speeds and technological advances enabling new digital lifestyles, subscription video on demand (SVOD) services are streaming into Asia.
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Bonanza or bubble?
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 18/12/2017
» Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and virtual tokens are creating a buzz worldwide and Asia is no exception. Practical daily applications are already emerging, some as mundane as paying for a Big Mac in Thailand, while governments wrestle with the bigger issues related to security and financial regulation.
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The chase for followers
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 08/01/2018
» In an era when the number of viewers or followers defines your fame and the size of your fortune, many people are willing to go the extra mile to gain popularity. But a recent incident involving a Chinese daredevil who died after falling from a 62-storey building in the city of Changsha is a heartbreaking example of the perils of the quest for online celebrity.
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Power of Prevention
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 02/06/2014
» A surprisingly powerful earthquake struck northern Thailand and Myanmar last month, smashing windows, cracking walls, roads and damaging historical Buddhist temples. The impact could even be felt in Bangkok and Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Several dozen people were hurt and a number of families were displaced.
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Frontiers of medicine
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 06/05/2014
» The introduction in Singapore of a promising new treatment for one of the most threatening forms of prostate cancer has underscored the city-state’s reputation as one of the world’s top medical research and treatment centres.
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