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Holiday mood
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022
» Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.
Gold-medal viewing
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 04/04/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic left Olympic sporting venues almost empty of fans, but the experience of watching the Games has become richer and more enjoyable than ever thanks to cloud-enabled broadcasting technology.
Creating a sustainable feminist recovery
Asia focus, António Guterres, Published on 07/03/2022
» As the world moves ahead to mark International Women's Day tomorrow, the clock on women's rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the price.
America eyes Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021
» With a population of over 650 million and a rapidly expanding middle class, Southeast Asia presents significant growth potential for companies operating in the region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), signed by the 10 Asean countries and five key trading partners including China, will further enhance Asean's potential and attract more investors when the pact takes effect in January.
The Squid Game K-shock
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2021
» When I saw the K-pop sensations BTS taking centre stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York ahead of the General Assembly last month, I was surprised by the cheerful mood of the world-renowned boy band from Asia.
Asean matters to America
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 30/08/2021
» The pandemic has been causing many parts of the world to drift away from each other amid distancing and lockdowns, but the US-Asean relationship is bucking the trend.
Taking good care
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 21/06/2021
» As the head of Bayer's consumer health division in Southeast Asia, Alvin So is committed to improving people's lives. It's a big challenge given that more than half of the region's 655 million people lack access to healthcare products and health education.
Hands-on for success
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2021
» As the top executive in charge of the fast-growing Asean, India and Australia-New Zealand markets of Delta Electronics, Jackie Chang is entirely occupied with work on weekdays.
Climate challenge
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/05/2021
» While Southeast Asian countries have been busy developing national and regional policies to mitigate the effects of climate change, its impact is becoming more evident.
Humour and a helping hand
Asia focus, Published on 03/05/2021
» Atsushi Taketani knows exactly how to make himself stand out in public in a way that also helps promote his home country.