• BUSINESS

  Steps to wellness

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/06/2022

  » It takes about 90 minutes for an eight-seater plane departing Suvarnabhumi International Airport to reach an airport on a small island in Trat province in eastern Thailand. Then all the guests of Soneva Kiri, a luxury resort operated by an award-winning sustainable resort operator, board a speedboat for the five-minute trip to their destination on the unspoiled island of Koh Kood.

• BUSINESS

  Holiday mood

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022

  » Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.

• OPINION

  Climate action urgency growing

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2022

  » Summertime has arrived in this part of the world, with temperatures rising considerably although we are not yet in April, normally the hottest month in Thailand.

• BUSINESS

  Banks flex digital muscles

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021

  » Driven by greater digital adoption across Southeast Asia, consumer habits have changed dramatically over the past five years, prompting businesses to adapt accordingly to continue thriving.

• BUSINESS

  Practical recovery strategy needed

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2021

  » The arrival of about 400 vaccinated international travellers in Phuket on Thursday was something to celebrate for people on the hard-hit resort island. They were the first visitors from abroad in 15 months.

• BUSINESS

  Travel turmoil

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/08/2020

  » As the world faces the devastating consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism is among the sectors affected the most severely. A major source of revenue and jobs in Asia, it started to feel the pain early when the Chinese outbound market collapsed almost overnight in late January.

• BUSINESS

  Make the recovery green

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2020

  » Southeast Asia has been relatively successful compared to other regions in handling the spread of Covid-19, with Vietnam a world leader. Despite a long border with China and a population of 97 million, Vietnam has recorded just 352 infections and not a single death, thanks to aggressive, targeted testing and a centralised quarantine system.

• BUSINESS

  From the Alps to Asia

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/11/2019

  » Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the Principality of Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest countries with an area of only 160 square kilometres and some 38,000 inhabitants.

• BUSINESS

  Brand loyalty

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2019

  » Having worked in the hospitality industry for 35 years and solely with Hilton, Paul Hutton has a lot of lasting memories of his time with one of the world's largest hotel chains, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. For a start, his three daughters are a constant reminder of his globetrotting career.

• BUSINESS

  In search of certainty

  Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2019

  » The world has become a more uncertain place, as escalating tensions between the US and China could potentially damage the global economy on a bigger scale than anyone has thought, business leaders warn.

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