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Digital focus at UOB takes centre stage during crisis
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 03/07/2020
» The importance of workplace flexibility, digitalisation and risk diversification are among the key lessons people have learnt over the past several months dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Tan Choon Hin, president and chief executive of United Overseas Bank (Thai).
Confidence builder
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 07/05/2018
» While today's young people are generally better connected and educated than ever, the so-called Millennial generation worldwide continues to suffer from historically high unemployment following the Great Recession of the late 2000s.
The digital drive to a futureproof Citi
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 13/07/2018
» The digital revolution and the emergence of innovations and new technologies under the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping how consumers and companies in all industries interact, with financial services no exception.
Sustainability gathers buzz
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/09/2018
» A common definition for business sustainability is how well companies manage their finances while also improving social and environmental conditions, or more succinctly, "profits, people and planet".
Fitch: Emerging markets to struggle in 2019
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2018
» Emerging markets are set to face rising economic headwinds in 2019 as global growth slows and financial conditions tighten, according to James McCormack, Fitch's global head of sovereign ratings.
'An existential question'
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 11/07/2019
» Ask a chief executive in New York, Beijing or Bangkok and it's a fair guess that digital transformation and innovation are forefront in their minds.
IOD urges boards to stay engaged
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/07/2019
» Corporate boards today face challenges more diverse and complex than ever before, according to Kulvech Janvatanavit, Chief Executive Officer of the Thai Institute of Directors.
Stretching our savings
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/09/2019
» Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries are facing a "demographic tsunami" as ageing populations will impose new pressures on social safety nets and personal savings, according to Luis Valdés, the president and CEO of Principal International Inc.
Exit strategy gives Boutique an edge
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 13/11/2019
» One of the more interesting initial public offerings this year will enter the market this week with the listing of Boutique Corporation, a property developer with a unique build-operate-sell model.
PromptPay a game changer, says Citi
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/12/2019
» New payment technologies such as PromptPay have had a profound effect in reducing operating costs for businesses and spurring the growth of e-commerce in recent years.