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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.
Keeping the FDI spigot flowing in Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2015
» After emerging from nearly half a century of economic isolation, Myanmar has become an investment darling thanks to reforms launched by military leaders four years ago. The surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) has been substantial despite restrictions remaining in some sectors and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming general election.
Creating an internet bottleneck
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» There is a reason this country is called 'Amazing Thailand' and this is evident from the flip-flopping the governments tend to do on policies. The current government somehow ends up putting in place policies that are in contrast to the real-world situation.
China tightens the belt
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2015
» Thailand and Asean should take the lead in connecting the "Yi Dai Yi Lu" (One Belt, One Road) multi-trillion-dollar initiative of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to turn a maritime dispute into an economic opportunity, say local analysts.
Exploring new frontiers
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» Group Lease Plc, one of Thailand's leading hire/purchase operators, says that it expects its regional business to go to a point that its home turf business would account for merely 5% of its total portfolio by the end of this decade.
Innovation starts at the top
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Sitting and listening to entrepreneurs in Kuala Lumpur over the past week put my thought process into top gear as I started to wonder about how we in Thailand were faring as a country when compared with the rest of the world or even the region.
Strong city-state continues to engage with the world
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» Without having to confront the more "competitive politics" feared before last Friday's election, Singapore will still be able to enjoy its status quo in the regional arena, according to analysts.
Lion City Lessons
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/09/2015
» National pride, populist measures, opposition party weaknesses, and a "flight to safety" mindset at a time of regional economic and political vulnerability all galvanised Singaporeans to vote for the status quo in last Friday's election.
Myanmar's flawed campaign
Asia focus, Published on 14/09/2015
» Campaigning is now in full swing in Myanmar's first general election since 1990. Union Election Commission (UEC) chief Tin Aye has promised "free and fair" elections ahead of the national polls slated for Nov 8.