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Emerging markets still contain pockets of opportunity
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/03/2016
» The slowing pace of US interest-rate increases and stronger-than-expected stimulus from the European Central Bank are feeding a more optimistic view of the long-term global economic recovery, with analysts seeing some bright investment spots in Asian emerging markets.
Power on
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/04/2016
» Electronic sensors, cloud computing and data storage have never been cheaper, thanks to plummeting technology costs. That is helping the power industry to capitalise on scarce energy supplies and broaden access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity at a much lower cost.
Digital movers and shakers
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/04/2016
» Digital transformation has become an inescapable fact of modern life, with rapidly decreasing technology costs and staggering innovations changing the way we live, work and relate to one another. From intelligent robots to big data to cloud computing, change is happening at lightning speed and all organisations have no choice but to jump on board, as quickly as possible.
Small orders, big opportunities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/04/2016
» Nont Pongpairoj has a Bangkok design studio that makes quality bags and accessories for cameras and covers for iPhones, with a successful niche in Thailand. But to reach buyers elsewhere in the world, he has found a powerful ally in Hong Kong.
Price of prevention
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» A decades-long effort to promote condom use and regular HIV testing in Asia has been falling short in many countries, as evidenced in high infection rates among pockets of high-risk people, in particular men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex workers.
Yangon's real estate challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 07/03/2016
» Myanmar has experienced dramatic changes economically and politically over the past few years. As foreign investors rush to set up shop in the newly open market, office space in the country's commercial capital is among the most expensive in the world.
The hidden epidemic
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» Kavee was 15 years old and experiencing all the joys and challenges of teenage life, but his heart sank when he saw his HIV test result.
Man of the people
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 08/02/2016
» There are no traces of pretense or vanity about Michel Sidibé. When he enters a room, laughter and high spirits take over. His simple attire underlines his humility and his ebullient manner speaks to the joy he takes in being around others and helping them.
China's challenge
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 11/01/2016
» China has stumbled into the New Year amid dimming prospects for its economy, with soft demand, factory overcapacity and shaky stock markets all exacerbating sluggish growth.
Turning ideas into reality
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/01/2016
» Few things sound more appealing than being able to give someone a business card bearing your name followed by "founder", "co-founder" or "chief executive officer" of a firm you nurtured. But the hard truth is that chances of success in the entrepreneurial world of the 21st century are wafer-thin -- statistics show that 90% or more of start-ups fail.