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How knowledge workers can develop themselves when times are hard
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 04/07/2016
» During times of crisis, most organisations strictly control their training and development budgets. Nevertheless, smart knowledge workers always figure out how to develop themselves.
Asia-Pacific rides fintech growth wave
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2016
» Asia-Pacific saw the world's highest growth in financial technology investment in 2015 thanks to its large population base and advanced banking system, says global consulting firm Accenture.
Breath of Life
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/07/2016
» The floor of the spacious Shangri-La Suite is neatly covered with large expanses of soft white cloth. All of the furniture except one sofa and few chairs are being removed to make room for dozens of devotees here to catch a glimpse of their Avatar.
Trust is key, startups told
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2016
» Despite growing interest and state support, financial technology (fintech) start-ups should focus on building consumer trust before transforming into corporations, said Trawut Luangsomboon, chief executive and co-founder of Jitta.
For god's sake
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 04/07/2016
» The first thing you notice about Devmali, a village in Ajmer district of western Rajasthan, is that everyone lives in houses made of mud. Using cement and bricks, local residents explain, would anger their local deity Devnarayan and bring bad luck. Only he deserves a concrete temple.
SEZ policy proves a boon for IEAT sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2016
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) says it sold 1,750 rai of developed land in the first half and expects better sales in the second half, crediting the government's policy to support special economic zones (SEZs).
Winning strategies for the CLMV retail market
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2016
» One of the most attractive sectors right now for foreign direct investment in the CLMV countries -- Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam --is no doubt the retail-wholesale sector. Many international retail giants have been investing aggressively in retail store expansion or taking over existing businesses in the past few years.
A seaport bustles again
Business, New York Times, Published on 04/07/2016
» When General Electric Co decided to leave its longtime home in Connecticut and chose the waterfront district of Boston for its new headquarters, it thrust a once-windswept province for fishermen and dock workers into the spotlight.
New economic warriors
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2016
» Building up tech startups as new economic warriors to help drive the country's digital ecosystem is the right course, say government officials.
How learning organisations stay ahead of the game
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 04/07/2016
» Jack Welch, the former CEO and chairman of General Electric once said, “An organisation’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.”