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Double-edged sword
Asia focus, Published on 13/04/2020
» Technological advancement, from digital platforms and artificial intelligence to automation, has transformed the labour market, and it could also be the key to narrowing gender disparities in the world of work.
'Privatisation' debate swirls around Indian Railways
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 04/11/2019
» Indian Railways, the seventh largest employer in the world, is starting to get the private sector more involved in its operations. But don't call it privatisation, says the country's railways minister.
Casino colony
Asia focus, Monileak Ean and Erich Parpart, Published on 26/08/2019
» Cambodia's growing ties with China have made the latter by far the biggest and most influential investor in the country. Chinese money has been pouring in, particularly to the southern coastal city of Sihanoukville where Chinese-run casinos are mushrooming, with many more planned and a lot that also have online gambling operations.
Save or Splurge?
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 24/06/2019
» Millennials, or those born between 1980 and 2000, are the largest generation in history and they are revolutionising the norms of how we work, live and play. Today in Asia Pacific alone, there are over one billion millennials and their economic clout is growing.
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.
Farewell to the Jet set
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 29/04/2019
» Sana Thomas doesn't know how she is going to make her next mortgage payment and take care of her parents.
Overhauling the office
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/03/2019
» Noelle Coak doesn't hesitate when asked about the place she calls home. "My home is in Japan, Tokyo. My family is in Japan, my husband, my son and two dogs," she replies.
Covered for life
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/02/2019
» Tan Hak Leh is accustomed to occupying lofty corporate positions as an insurance executive with 25 years of industry experience, 17 of them in management positions in Singapore. But the chief executive officer of AIA Thailand turns out to be very down-to-earth in person, soft-spoken and easy to chat with.
Green light for Kyaukphyu
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/07/2018
» Fresh negotiations are under way to resolve the impasse that has prevented progress on the Chinese-backed Kyaukphyu megaproject for more than three years, according to Myanmar's deputy finance minister.
Belt tightening
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/07/2018
» The dream of a pan-Asian railway network has been around for decades but the story so far has been mostly one of false starts and missing links.