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Putting data to work
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/10/2019
» It's mind-boggling how much data the world creates every day. A few years ago, Dell EMC predicted that by next year, our digital universe would generate 44 zettabytes of data -- that's 44 followed by 21 zeroes, which is about 40 times more bytes than there are stars in the observable universe.
The power of 8 seconds
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 12/08/2019
» While millennials have come into their own as a major social and economic force, they will soon be sharing the limelight with their Generation Z successors.
Leaning in to lead
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/06/2019
» An extremely exuberant executive appears before me in a cream-coloured tweed jacket and neon-pink pants. She is petite but her upbeat and outspoken manner commands the spotlight instantly. A gleaming smile and frequent laughter mark a down-to-earth personality.
Ending the war against women
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 15/10/2018
» Two exceptionally brave individuals, Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege, have received this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end rape as a weapon of war. Their courage and persistence deserve to be applauded.
Funding the future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 02/07/2018
» Many entrepreneurs today aspire to have their businesses grow to the point where they have a valuation of US$1 billion or beyond -- or unicorn status, so called because of its rarity. But unicorn status alone is not enough for Peng T Ong, a startup founder, mentor to entrepreneurs and busy venture capitalist.
Myanmar's mobile revolution
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» Myanmar has seen massive growth in internet penetration, mobile phone adoption and social media usage in the past few years, spurred by the end of direct military rule and rapid opening up of its market after decades of isolation.
Digital movers and shakers
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/04/2016
» Digital transformation has become an inescapable fact of modern life, with rapidly decreasing technology costs and staggering innovations changing the way we live, work and relate to one another. From intelligent robots to big data to cloud computing, change is happening at lightning speed and all organisations have no choice but to jump on board, as quickly as possible.
Emerging markets still contain pockets of opportunity
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/03/2016
» The slowing pace of US interest-rate increases and stronger-than-expected stimulus from the European Central Bank are feeding a more optimistic view of the long-term global economic recovery, with analysts seeing some bright investment spots in Asian emerging markets.
The hidden epidemic
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» Kavee was 15 years old and experiencing all the joys and challenges of teenage life, but his heart sank when he saw his HIV test result.
Easing the burden
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Like many other people who live in rural areas, Phaiboon Maomeesri, 48, decided to leave behind the hardship of northeastern Thailand and move to Bangkok in search for a better life.