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Tech disrupted by reality
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/06/2022
» When Covid-19 emerged more than two years ago, millions of people including myself suddenly found ourselves stuck at home. To survive the unprecedented challenges and stress, I started to befriend mobile apps I hadn't used before to buy things and pay bills online, among them the e-commerce platform Shopee.
Searching within
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 17/01/2022
» At first sight, Anthony Tan doesn't look much like his publicity photograph. His grey hair is short and in the stage of growing back after having been shaved. So are his eyebrows. The explanation? He recently spent some time ordained as a monk.
Risks and rewards of Asia's automation boom
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 22/03/2021
» The ability of automation to disrupt businesses and economies is not a new phenomenon. In the 1800s the factory system in Europe and the development of mechanised production, particularly in the textiles and manufacturing sectors, transformed the world of work and industry and gave rise to workers' movements that smashed the equipment they said was taking their jobs.
Erasing the stain of racism
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/02/2021
» When Rawiri Waititi got up to ask a question in the New Zealand parliament last Tuesday, he didn't get far. Speaker Trevor Mallard warned the Maori MP that (male) members could only do so if they were wearing a necktie.
Are we ready for an Asean travel balloon?
Asia focus, Jayant Menon, Published on 04/01/2021
» Air travel in Asean remains highly restricted, especially compared to most other regions. With Covid-19 vaccines now being rolled out, should countries wait before opening borders?
How to save 9 million children
Asia focus, Samir Saha, Published on 05/10/2020
» Last year, a child died of pneumonia every 39 seconds on average. A form of acute respiratory infection, pneumonia is detectable, treatable and preventable.
A better digital future
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/09/2020
» The coronavirus quarantine period turned out to be a productive time for Aliya, a 35-year-old interior designer based in Bangkok.
Vaccine race
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/08/2020
» Human trials of a potential Covid-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech of China are under way in Indonesia, with two groups of volunteers receiving their first injections last week.
Pandemic of abuse
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/07/2020
» Stay-at-home and lockdown measures have helped to contain the greatest public-health threat the world has seen in decades. But as Covid-19 receded in many countries, a new public-health crisis was emerging behind closed doors, with increased domestic violence against women and children.
Wellness, the new luxury
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 29/06/2020
» The prolonged Covid-19 outbreak has been leaving its mark on nearly every decision we make every day, from how we work and study to what we put in our bodies.