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Thai-Malaysian border trade ready to move to the next level
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/10/2016
» Border trade between Thailand and Malaysia remains robust but more work needs to be done to reduce non-tariff barriers and improve infrastructure links to make the process smoother, experts from both sides agree.
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Higher-tech Health
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/05/2017
» Advances in healthcare technology have resulted in millions of people living longer, but the growing number of elderly people is also testing the limits of the system. Overcrowded hospitals, long waits for specialist treatment, a limited number of caregivers and high cost of essential medications are facts of life in many countries.
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Best of both worlds
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/10/2017
» Smart manufacturing does not always involve robots replacing people. Instead, robots should be viewed as enablers instead of disruptors, with productivity and efficiency enhanced by automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Aviation hub potential exists but work must be done
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2017
» Despite the strong foundation of its well-established automotive industry, Thailand still requires decades of investment in personnel, expertise and research and development (R&D) before the country can properly enter the race to become an aviation hub in Asean.
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Digital assistant
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/12/2017
» Riding his Ducati Monster for more than 1,800 kilometres from Singapore to Bangkok was one of the adventures Liher Urbizu completed before joining SAP, a company he had become familiar with while working with Siemens during the internet boom early in the century.
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Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
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Science of success
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/04/2018
» Back when astronomer Carl Sagan -- "America's most effective salesman of science" -- was making the universe easier for the world to understand, Rohan Mahadevan was busy working on his doctorate in astrophysics. A promising career in academia beckoned, but he heard the calling of business instead.
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Industry 4.0 guide
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» Industry 4.0 is the buzzword you hear everywhere these days, describing the rush to harness the potential of digital technology to make operations smarter, more efficient and profitable. It's no surprise that the energy industry has been leading the pack, in the view of William Ruh, chief digital officer at General Electric (GE). Its very survival is at stake.
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Korea Inc sharpens strategic focus in Asean
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/06/2018
» South Korea is shifting its economic focus from mostly developed countries in Asia, North America and Europe to Southeast Asia with its "New Southern Policy", which aims to strengthen economic ties with Asean to diversify its trade links, a Korean minister says.
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Education vital to guard rights
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/07/2018
» Thailand needs to improve education and protect rights of groups, especially women and lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and intersex (LGBTI), the outgoing World Bank Bangkok office director, Ulrich Zachau says.
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