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On a roll
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 19/10/2015
» Forty years ago on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Apollo Tyres Ltd opened its first manufacturing plant in the southern Indian state of Kerala, producing automobile tyres and tubes, camelback materials and rubber conveyor belts.
Recipe for success
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/06/2018
» Douglas Martell learned early in life that life can take unexpected twists and the path taken isn't always strewn with flower petals. But the president and CEO of the Thailand-based hotel management company Onyx Hospitality Group has never let setbacks keep him from having big dreams.
Mild-mannered mogul behind the magazine
Business, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/09/2018
» An air of kindliness and peace fills the hall as Steve Forbes walks over. His amiable personality makes people around him feel at ease. In contrast with the image of a 71-year-old ardent capitalist, Mr Forbes reminds me of a grandparent who would mollycoddle the grandchildren or give them an extra piece of cake.
Man of the people
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» There are no traces of pretense or vanity about Michel Sidibé. When he enters a room, laughter and high spirits take over. His simple attire underlines his humility and his ebullient manner speaks to the joy he takes in being around others and helping them.
Entrepreneurial banker
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/10/2016
» From oilfield engineer to one of Indonesia's most influential bankers, Helman Sitohang is a big believer that instinct is the most powerful driver when it comes to leading a person to where he should be.