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    Hope for the marginalised in India

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/07/2022

    » While the final no-confidence debate targeting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his crew was under way at home last week, my focus was on India's presidential election. The result was widely welcomed as veteran tribal politician Draupadi Murmu made history.

  • BUSINESS

    Digital dividend

    Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2022

    » The digital economy is playing an ever-increasing role in business, trade and human capital development. As countries emerge from the pandemic and steer through new economic headwinds, digitisation is taking on even greater importance.

  • OPINION

    Japan's crucial moments after Abe murder

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022

    » It was a bullet that some people said would change Japan forever, and it certainly had people outside taking a closer look at the world's third largest economy. For me, hearing the news that Shinzo Abe had been shot on July 8 was a shock similar to the events of Sept 11, 2001, which most people agree changed the world.

  • BUSINESS

    How realistic are China's semiconductor ambitions?

    Asia focus, Published on 18/07/2022

    » When US President Joe Biden landed in South Korea last month, he headed straight for Samsung's massive semiconductor factory outside Seoul. There, he met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong, and praised the construction of a US$17-billion Samsung semiconductor factory in Texas. The economic and strategic importance of semiconductors could not have been made any clearer.

  • BUSINESS

    Funding the future

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022

    » Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.

  • BUSINESS

    Collaboration for the climate

    Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/07/2022

    » A commitment to cooperation between countries in Southeast Asia remains the key to tackling climate change as its impact continues to take a greater toll on the region's economy and people, say experts.

  • BUSINESS

    Raising a glass

    Asia focus, Published on 11/07/2022

    » Describing herself as a courageous person, Preeti Arora Razdan likes taking risks -- whether it be in her personal life or in business. She is passionate about exploring new places. Her enthusiasm for skydiving and scuba diving also exemplifies these qualities.

  • BUSINESS

    3 ways to advance the EV industry in 1 year

    Asia focus, Published on 11/07/2022

    » The verdict is in: the future is electric. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are projected to soar to 31.2 million units by 2030, compared with 2.5 million in 2020, according to the consultancy Deloitte. It sees EVs making up 32% of all motor vehicle sales by 2030, and other industry analysts estimate that by 2040, electric cars will outsell internal-combustion engine (ICE) models.

  • BUSINESS

    Development the natural way

    Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/07/2022

    » Southeast Asian countries don't have to follow the economic development models of the last century to grow and thrive, say advocates for a nature-based economic model.

  • OPINION

    The new Covid challenge

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2022

    » As many Thais return to the office, entertainment venues reopen and wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor public places, new daily coronavirus cases have begun to climb lately, notably among school students.

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