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Game on
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/07/2015
» The blinds are drawn to guard against the midday sunlight beating down on central Bangkok. A cool breeze from the air-conditioner wafts through the room, where the soft glow from the lamps illuminates tastefully arrayed ancient Chinese artifacts and paintings.
Selling for less
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/02/2015
» The broad-based weakness in key commodity prices will extend throughout this year as the modest recovery in oil prices, ample supplies, weak demand, and the strengthening US dollar all exert further downward pressure. Industrial and agricultural commodity prices have been on a downward trend for three years and are expected to decline further throughout 2015 before a modest turnaround in 2016.
Owe what a feeling
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 09/03/2015
» The rapid accumulation of household debt seen in Asia over the past five years has triggered concerns about the prospect of a financial crisis similar to the one in 2007 caused by the bursting of the housing bubble in the United States.
The Nutty Director
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» Different editions of Koh-Kae bags are displayed in wooden frames on a shelf in the fifth-floor executive cubicle. Colourful peanut cans are arranged neatly underneath the glass tabletop next to a small side table bearing an old-fashioned lamp.
Best Western in the right places at the right time
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 30/03/2015
» From the new urban-chic Vīb hotel in Seoul to its new strategic partnership with the worldwide booking site Agoda.com, Best Western International (BWI) has signalled a strong commitment to expanding its footprint in Asia.
Passion and professionalism drive Swiss-Belhotel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/06/2015
» Forty years ago, it took a young New Zealander 18 months to save up to afford a plane ticket from his hometown to London. He's still flying today, travelling the world in search of rich dreams.
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.
Trade Transparency
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/09/2019
» Another day, another technology to consider. In recent years, the buzz has been all about blockchain, which was created initially to support bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that operate independently from central banks.
The Bread Winner
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 07/10/2019
» Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread from the oven. The heavenly aroma evokes pleasant childhood memories as it wafts through the kitchen air. It's only a matter of time before you say, "Oh my God! That smells so good!"
Citrus style
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 26/08/2019
» No one can explain why, but fruit-inspired names and technology brands seem to go together. You may not remember the pioneering British IT company Tangerine Computer Systems but you've certainly heard of Apple, BlackBerry and Raspberry Pi. There's also the cutesy yet practical messaging app called Peach.