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Energy crossroads
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 04/10/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on nearly all forms of economic activity and the energy sector is no exception. Mobility restrictions and lockdowns have put energy resilience to the test as demand plunges and many projects come to a standstill.
How Asian SMEs can manage energy to win
Asia focus, Tommy Leong, Published on 11/01/2021
» In today's challenging world, as businesses fight to maintain market growth in an economy stunted by the Covid-19 pandemic, maintaining the health of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital to long-term economic stability and growth in Asia.
Watershed moment for Asean conglomerates
Asia focus, Till Vestring and Jean-Pierre Felenbok, Published on 16/11/2020
» We have been tracking Southeast Asia's conglomerates for 16 years, and what we long predicted has finally happened. After years of enjoying a competitive advantage over their pure-play counterparts, the tables have turned, and pure plays have overtaken conglomerates in multiyear shareholder performance.
Youth movement in George Town
Asia focus, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Published on 03/06/2019
» The faded white walls and wooden door of Fong Lai Kheng's hair salon in the heart of George Town stand out on a street lined with souvenir shops, cafes and colourful murals.
Reform dividend
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» After decades of pursuing a closed economy and heavy reliance on state-owned enterprises, Vietnam has undergone a significant transformation and is now a bona fide Asian Tiger. Roaring ahead with annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-7%, the one-party state has attracted investors from all over the world eager to establish businesses in the country of 93 million.