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Back to class
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/12/2015
» The skills gap has hit Thai businesses across the board but executives say they are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel as both the government and business operators are taking a more serious approach to solving workforce problems.
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Net of controversy
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/11/2015
» Consumer demand has fed exponential growth in the global tuna industry over the past few decades in terms of both sales and production. But consumers' focus these days has shifted increasingly to concern about the environmental and human rights implications of the food they consume. For tuna companies, eliminating potential abuses across their supply chain has become an urgent challenge.
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Eye on the ball
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2015
» Monchai Chokephaibulkit's office is filled with balls --footballs, basketballs, rugby balls, volleyballs and more. And when he looks out of his big window, he can see Hua Mark National Stadium opposite the headquarters of the 63-year-old company that supplies sporting equipment and apparel to customers all across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Rise of the machines
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» A small four-wheeled robot with two long black pipes extending from its front and rear circles slowly around a big plastic tank. Operated remotely, the wall-climbing robot is checking for any flaws that might cause leaks of the liquid the tank contains.
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Reform ready
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2015
» With a near consensus that Myanmar’s reform process is irreversible and a general election slated for November, analysts say the question now is how the military-ruled country can smooth into a second phase of reforms as the economy continues to expand.
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Myanmar's tourism challenge
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2015
» My latest visit to Myanmar left me with some interesting impressions. The adventure began when we boarded a 70-seater ATR72 aircraft -- the first international flight I'd ever made in a small plane but it proved to be a smooth journey. My first landing at Nay Pyi Daw airport, which was actually my second visit to the capital, also raised eyebrows. The airport's modern look and cleanliness are impressive, while a more traditional scene greeted us in the arrivals hall where local people wearing longyi congregated to welcome international guests and escort them to their hotels.
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The case for coal
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2015
» Despite the recent policy shift in Asian countries toward renewable energy sources, notably in China, banks remain willing to finance coal-fired power projects and coal will continue to play a vital role in the region's energy mixes, experts say.
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Up, up and away
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2015
» Domestic and international operators are bullish about the Myanmar tourism industry, anticipating that the forthcoming general election will drive the booming sector to expand further in the coming years.
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Keeping the FDI spigot flowing in Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2015
» After emerging from nearly half a century of economic isolation, Myanmar has become an investment darling thanks to reforms launched by military leaders four years ago. The surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) has been substantial despite restrictions remaining in some sectors and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming general election.
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Cyclical softness
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/09/2015
» The sharp fall in global oil prices this year has begun to drag down petrochemical prices and spreads as demand slows in China while new capacity continues to arrive on the market, experts say.
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