Pursuing business opportunities in emerging markets can be extremely rewarding, but it comes with an added element of risk from the potential for political and economic instability. Susan Yee from insurance giant Marsh writes on political risk cover.
As firms reel from the dire economic and political circumstances of 2009, the dynamics of Bangkok’s market for commercial office space have markedly been affected. With increasing vacancy rates and new supply entering the market this year, what can we expect from the sector?
Major global investment and commercial banks have collapsed, merged or become mere shadows of their previous selves. Export demand for Asia has declined, manufacturing output has diminished and the once-buzzing ports have quieted to a gentle hum.
The continuing upheaval in financial markets and the economic system in general provide many important lessons in the core components of financial risk management. Cameron Evans, director of financial risk management with PwC, explains what board members need to do to ensure risks are effectively dealt with.
The corprate landscape is changing and the make-up of boardrooms slowly altering. With an increasing number of women occupying top corporate positions Busba Virochpoka wonders how much of the female rise to the top can be put down to merit and how much is just sheer tokenism - then suggests that tokenism itself may not be such a problem.
One of the fastest growing sectors recently in Thailand as been the growth of the MICE industry. Director's Greg Lowe talks to the TCEB and looks at what there is on offer now, what we can expect in the future and how Thailand can benefit.
Corporate life is changing, and no more so than confident women scaling the career ladder. But how comfortable does today’s female executive feel when she gets into the boardroom. Busba Virochpoka relates some of her experiences in the Thai corporate world.
Pursuing business opportunities in emerging markets can be extremely rewarding, but it comes with an added element of risk from the potential for political and economic instability. Susan Yee from insurance giant Marsh writes on political risk cover.
As firms reel from the dire economic and political circumstances of 2009, the dynamics of Bangkok’s market for commercial office space have markedly been affected. With increasing vacancy rates and new supply entering the market this year, what can we expect from the sector?
