Ron Gluckman

Ron Gluckman

Contributor|Asia

I’m an American journalist who has been covering Asia for over 30 years, following a decade of reporting in California and Alaska, and a year at the Reuters Journalism Fellowship Program at Oxford University. From bases in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand, I’ve

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2,217 viewsDec 12, 2024

Bold Deal Turns Out To Be Major Boon For Bill Heinecke’s Minor International

Thai tycoon’s purchase of NH Hotel Group in 2018 made him a major player in hospitality just a year before Covid slammed the industry, but with travel rebounding he is reaping the benefits and putting his energy into global expansion.

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PREMIUM11,849 viewsJul 5, 2024

Inside $1.3 Billion Plan To Rebuild Storied Thai Luxury Hotel Brand

The founder of hotel brand Dusit Thani hosted soirees with such celebrities as Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder. Now the first non-family CEO is taking it to new heights.

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30,518 viewsSep 5, 2023

Thai Billionaire Family Looks To Up Bangkok’s Profile With One Bangkok, The Country’s Largest Private Sector Property Project

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi oversees the $4 billion project that promises to transform Bangkok’s skyline with a new skyscraper that will be the city’s tallest building.

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5,895 viewsFeb 22, 2023

Vincent Lo Plays Long Game With His Shui On Group, Making Big Bets In Shanghai Property As He Prepares Daughter Stephanie As Successor

The Hong Kong billionaire developer sees silver lining in mainland China’s property market turmoil, readies master plan to hand over group to next generation.

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3,005 viewsSep 11, 2022

Thai Aerospace Entrepreneur James Yenbamroong Bets Big With Spacetech Firm

Mu Space’s founder and CEO cut his teeth at defense giant Northrop Grumman. Now it's all about getting his own satellite off the ground.