Showing 1-6 of 6 results
-
Risks and rewards next door
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 14/09/2015
» Cambodia has made exceptional strides since it began crawling from the wreckage left by the Khmer Rouge three decades ago. Today it is recognised as one of the world's most business-friendly countries, though it still has a long way to go.
-
Let's talk about sex
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/12/2018
» Ask anyone what sex means and you will get any number of different responses. After all, it's a highly personal matter and can mean different things to different people. It is such a delicate and intimate topic that most people prefer to avoid the conversation altogether.
-
Sowing innovation
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/10/2018
» In a village called Chari, located in the eastern state of Jharkhand in India, Prativa Devi got married at the age of 13 to a man whose family earned a living mainly by farming.
-
Creating a healthier future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/06/2018
» In response to the rapid expansion of its greying population, Singapore has introduced compulsory healthcare insurance for elderly citizens. CareShield Life, an enhanced version of the existing eldercare programme, will require all Singaporeans aged between 30 and 40 to be enrolled from 2020. Policyholders who become unable to manage basic daily functions will receive S$600 (14,320 baht) a month, increasing over time to keep pace with long-term care costs.
-
Growing sustainably
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Rapid economic growth and the rise of consumerism have had both positive and negative impacts across Asia. While hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in recent decades, many more still lack basic necessities. Worse, following an unsustainable path of high consumption will lead to environmental degradation and social inequality, a costly legacy for future generations.
-
Behind the boom
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/02/2015
» 'Mingalaba!" hollered the 29-year-old Burmese tour guide standing in the front of the small bus packed with Thai tourists. He was wearing the traditional attire — a buttoned-up long-sleeved jacket, checked-pattern longyi and a pair of flip-flops — as he led the group through Yangon.
Your recent history
-
Recently searched
-
Recently viewed links
Did you find what you were looking for? Have you got some comments for us?
