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Connecting the digital dots
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/11/2018
» The changes brought about by digital disruption have swept away companies of all sizes in all industries. For those that remain, digital transformation is becoming more urgent by the day.
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.
The battle for greener cities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Last week, images of Delhi residents wearing green saris and scarves and hugging tree trunks wrapped with cloth banners that read "Save Me" spread across social media. Citizens by the thousands had united to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood.
Healthy harvest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 07/05/2018
» Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet and regular exercise have long proved to be the key to prevention of chronic diseases and other health conditions.
Seoul support
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and South Korea and there is indeed much to celebrate. Since 1958, the two nations have steadily developed a mutually beneficial relationship in key areas from politics and economics to culture and tourism. Bilateral trade has increased tremendously from US$59 million in 1978 to $13 billion in 2015.
Breath of Life
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/07/2016
» The floor of the spacious Shangri-La Suite is neatly covered with large expanses of soft white cloth. All of the furniture except one sofa and few chairs are being removed to make room for dozens of devotees here to catch a glimpse of their Avatar.
Make way for the millennials
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/11/2015
» Growing up in the world where it seems impossible to live without digital devices, millennials have new sets of expectations in the workplace and global companies must keep pace to recruit and retain these new talents.
Time to look beyond GDP
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/06/2015
» The success of any country today is gauged by the growth of its economy, as measured by a seemingly all-powerful number: gross domestic product or GDP.
Economic impact of aviation certain to rise
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/05/2015
» The aviation industry makes a major contribution to the economy of Southeast Asia and that contribution will continue to grow as the region's skies open up, say industry experts.
Power plants to play a bigger role in Banpu's future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 02/03/2015
» As Asian economies continue to expand, incremental power demand is forecast to remain high until 2035 with the two major engines of economic growth, China and India, leading the pack.