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Nikkei not ready to give up on print yet
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/10/2017
» The Japanese media behemoth Nikkei Inc has shifted its focus to digital journalism amid a decline in newspaper circulation and advertising revenue, but remains firmly convinced that print media will never meet its demise.
Debt 'gorilla' holding back economic growth
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2017
» Besides lower productivity output and greying demographics, alarming debt levels in the public and private sectors worldwide are undermining buoyant economic growth prospects, says a senior executive of Allianz Global Investors.
Data deluge
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2017
» The idea of bringing machines to life or storing a huge trove of electronic data in a compact kiosk might have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago, but the digital age has made the impossible become possible. A tap on the screen of your smartphone will show you how the digital revolution begins right in your pocket.
Dogs, diets and decency
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/06/2017
» A major annual festival kicked off last Wednesday in a small Chinese city to celebrate the pleasure of eating. Marred by controversy and criticism, this is no ordinary tribute to gastronomy and self-indulgence as it involves consuming canine meat.
US businesses confident of continued success in Asean
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.
Prevention and cure
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» Two decades have passed since the economic bubble burst and escalated into the 1997 Asian financial crisis, but vivid memories of the calamity linger to this day. The hard lessons learned have led policymakers and households alike to be more prudent as well as properly prepared for future turbulence.
Paying for progress
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The last few decades have brought remarkable improvements across Asia in terms of transport networks, electricity generating capacity, telecommunications and access to clean water, among other essentials. Better quality infrastructure has improved people's lives and provided the impetus for a new wave of economic growth. But much more remains to be done.
Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.
Profound insights into slavery
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/05/2017
» Kindness, tolerance, compassion and faith are the qualities many people desire in others. Most of us hope to find them in a family member, significant other or longtime friend. No one expects to find them in a slave. But those qualities are evident in the extraordinary and true story of a woman who endured slavery in the United States, decades after it had been abolished.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017
» Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.