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The right regional formula
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2016
» The day that Covestro inaugurated its Asean headquarters in Bangkok turned out to be a stressful one for the executives of the polymer producer majority owned by the pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG. It was Jan 14, a day of grenade and gun attacks that killed eight people in central Jakarta. One of those incidents happened just one kilometre from Covestro's office in the Indonesian capital.
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High costs and weak economy deter adoption
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» Driven by a growing shortage of workers and increased wages, Thai businesses have eagerly embraced automation to cut costs and improve productivity, but more government incentives would help to accelerate such development, executives say.
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The human touch
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2015
» As the adoption of automation picks up over the next five years, some human workers face job losses if they cannot upgrade their skills to keep pace with changes in technology, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has warned.
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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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Global conscience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/02/2015
» On a sunny afternoon in a hotel overlooking the peaceful Chao Phraya River, Dr Mohamed ElBaradei walks into a suite for an interview after spending a busy morning that included a talk with high-school students. His topic: how to change the world to make it a safer and more pleasant place to live.
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Power shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/02/2015
» The Fukushima accident in Japan in 2011 put the brakes on several years of rapid increases in new nuclear power plant construction worldwide. But despite the increased concerns over the safety of nuclear technology since 2011, a number of Asian countries are continuing to pursue their nuclear energy ambitions in order to strengthen national energy security and mitigate climate change impacts.
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Tourism and the China Syndrome
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/12/2014
» Take a stroll through Bangkok or any other Asian city these days, and it won't be long before you bump into a Chinese tourist or a group of them. They're everywhere in Thailand, thanks in large part to the waiver of the 1,000-baht visa fee for Chinese and Taiwanese citizens.
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Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.
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Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.
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Trains can take strain
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/01/2014
» The skytrain and subway will operate at maximum capacity on Monday to serve high traffic during the Bangkok shutdown to help commuters and protesters.
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