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Streamlined Toshiba retools for a new era
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 19/09/2016
» Companies are frequently compelled to rethink strategy whenever they encounter external or internal stumbling blocks. The Tokyo-based multinational Toshiba Corporation is no exception. It has undertaken a major restructuring to revive earnings and stakeholders' confidence after a tough year of negative news that included an accounting scandal.
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Faith and vision
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/08/2016
» The success of many big businesses is attributed to the person at the top, to the point where some chief executives become celebrities and cult figures. Francis Yeoh has steered one of Malaysia's most successful multinational businesses since 1988, but he has no time for such hero-worship.
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Keeping score
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» China's success in hosting and competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics is still being talked about and the country's reputation as a sports leader continues to grow, even though it fell short of its medal goals at the recently concluded Rio Games.
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Game On
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 22/08/2016
» The Beijing Olympics in 2008 helped to redefine the world's perception of China. The sports extravaganza not only served notice to the world of China's potential to become the world's largest economy, but also created a positive spillover to other economic sectors and attracted foreign investment.
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Allianz wants to make sure it has Asia Inc covered
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 27/06/2016
» While the weak global economy in recent years has led to reduced forecasts for Asia, the region's growth story continues to captivate investors, along with the corporate insurance specialists that are helping them participate in the development of the region.
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Fast and flexible
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 11/07/2016
» Low manufacturing costs in Thailand and growing consumer affluence across Asia are an attractive combination for many businesses looking to use the country as a base for manufacturing as well as domestic and export sales.
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Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
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MJets looks to export successful model beyond Thailand
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The slowing world economy is having an impact on business aviation in Thailand, with traffic this year expected to be about the same as last year, when growth was far short of the 12% forecast, according to MJets Ltd, the largest private jet service provider in Thailand.
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Even as demand softens, China jet market is crucial
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 25/04/2016
» The growing number of Asian business moguls, especially in China, has made the region a promising new frontier for business jet makers. Greater China alone is the third largest market in a forecast by Bombardier, with 876 future deliveries worth US$33 billion, compared with the country's fleet of 300 at the end of last year.
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Riding the e-commerce wave
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/04/2016
» Asia Pacific presents tremendous growth potential for the e-commerce business, and Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its worldwide logistics expertise to enlarge its footprint in emerging markets and help digital business players across the region.
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