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New flight path
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/03/2016
» Southeast Asia's aviation industry has lost some momentum in the past two years but could revive soon, while more growth is shifting to secondary cities in China and India, which analysts say will brighten Asia-Pacific skies over the next decade.
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Soaring Chinese industry has international aspirations
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 21/03/2016
» While Indian and Southeast Asian airlines await delivery of hundreds of new passenger aircraft to meet their rapidly growing needs, China too has emerged as a massive market, with 300 billion new passengers taking to the skies last year alone.
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Oil price gyrations make fuel hedging riskier for airlines
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» In the face of plummeting oil prices that are expected to stay low at least through the end of this year, airlines might be expected to step up hedging to secure low-priced jet fuel and improve their bottom line.
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Flagging carriers
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 15/02/2016
» Flag carriers across Asia Pacific risk having their wings crippled if they don't restructure their standard hub operations and establish subsidiaries that cater specifically to diversifying passenger segments, say industry analysts.
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Out and about
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/02/2016
» The growing acceptance of same-sex relationships -- including the landmark US Supreme Court decision last year that made gay marriage legal in all 50 states -- has spurred major changes in society. But discrimination persists in many parts of the world, and the rainbow community continues to fight for gender equality and acceptance, not only in their home countries but also when travelling abroad.
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Getting the message
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 07/12/2015
» There was a time not long ago when mobile phone operators began to realise that voice calling was a low-margin commodity and they needed a better way to make money. As short messaging service caught on, they were confident they'd found a more lucrative solution. Now SMS is under siege from internet-based chat applications, which are also threatening mobile operators' voice business.
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From farm to table
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/11/2015
» While many companies are rushing to keep up with the fast pace of Cambodia's economy, Betagro Group prefers a "slow and steady" approach with an emphasis on preparing its people and studying the market in detail.
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Road to opportunity
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 09/11/2015
» As one moves away from Ho Chi Minh City, the ceaseless blare of motorcycle horns begins to recede, while the roads get narrower and bumpier. Not far from Vietnam's bustling commercial capital, a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour is enforced to prevent accidents caused by poor road conditions.
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'New age' airline
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015
» As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.
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New logistics frontier
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/10/2015
» Cambodia's ambition to play a bigger role in the regional and global supply chain has driven its government to streamline multiple infrastructure projects to improve logistics and land transport.
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