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Creating Asean's interconnected energy future
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2022
» A comprehensive interconnection of Southeast Asia's power grid has been a long-held dream, first emerging into serious discourse in the 1980s. Now, almost four decades later, we might finally be approaching a moment when the pressure for climate action moves this idea towards a more established reality.
Investment and innovation in Thai renewable energy
Asia focus, Published on 15/03/2021
» Renewable energy capacity will increase by two terawatts in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade, driven by population growth, strong economic performance, and significant market potential. Southeast Asia will play an important role in this growth, with the region's electricity demand expected to double by 2040, twice the global average rate.
Good as gold
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» It is common knowledge among traders that when geopolitical tensions rise, so too does the price of gold as it is considered a safe haven compared with other investments. But Robin Lee believes gold trading shouldn't be limited only to deep-pocketed market professionals. In his view, it is a good tool for anyone interested in saving.
Decoding the foundations of digital talent
Asia focus, Published on 09/09/2019
» It is hard to overemphasise the importance of digital talent for a modern business. This globally mobile and highly sought-after talent pool is fundamental to the future of work. They are both the architects and the building blocks of our increasingly digital world, providing the skills on which our shared future of digitisation, automation, connectivity and artificial intelligence will be built.
Startup seeds
Asia focus, Published on 05/08/2019
» Seang Sokcheng enjoys reading online content during her free time. Drawing on her curiosity about a wide range of subjects from science to art, she has been writing about her quest for "a meaningful life" on her blog mschengcorner.com since 2013.
Standing out in the crowd
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» Despite some panic on the ripple effects from the Chinese currency depreciation, the global luxury sector will remain unfazed driven by rising disposable incomes and continuing influx of Chinese outbound tourists, experts have suggested.
The bling squad
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» The swift evolution of the retail industry has lured a large pool of global luxury firms to establish their presence in Asia-Pacific over the last few decades. Sales for glitzy items across the region have been rising at whirlwind speeds amidst the surge of an aspirational middle-class and buoyant economy.
Survival of the fittest
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 17/08/2015
» As business competition in Asia continues to intensify, owners need to be agile and adaptive to remain competitive, while paying closer attention to developing their internal capabilities to stay ahead of the game.
Pushing the Boundaries
Asia focus, Published on 18/08/2014
» A quick glance at the 62-year-old corporate chairman sitting among the four notable individuals on stage may reveal nothing extraordinary about him, but once the discussion begins, the audience is quickly captivated by his wit and insights.