• BUSINESS

  Profound insights into slavery

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/05/2017

  » Kindness, tolerance, compassion and faith are the qualities many people desire in others. Most of us hope to find them in a family member, significant other or longtime friend. No one expects to find them in a slave. But those qualities are evident in the extraordinary and true story of a woman who endured slavery in the United States, decades after it had been abolished.

• BUSINESS

  Recovery on course

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016

  » Asia Pacific is expected to remain on a macroeconomic recovery path supported by stabilised economic conditions in China and relatively low exposure to "external asymmetrical shocks", says Swiss banker Peter Rosenstreich.

• BUSINESS

  BoT: Exchange rate not a tool

  Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/12/2020

  » Thailand has no intention of using the exchange rate as a tool to gain an unfair trade advantage and competitiveness over trading partners, says the Bank of Thailand.

• BUSINESS

  Paying for progress

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017

  » The last few decades have brought remarkable improvements across Asia in terms of transport networks, electricity generating capacity, telecommunications and access to clean water, among other essentials. Better quality infrastructure has improved people's lives and provided the impetus for a new wave of economic growth. But much more remains to be done.

• WORLD

  Many shades of grey

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017

  » Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.

• BUSINESS

  Clash of titans

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017

  » Greater confrontations between China and a Donald Trump-led United States are possible, as flashpoints could potentially intensify the animosity between the two superpowers, says a China scholar.

• BUSINESS

  Seeds of innovation

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017

  » Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.

• BUSINESS

  Life without TPP

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017

  » When Donald Trump enters the Oval Office in January, it is very likely that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be among the first casualties in the new US Congress controlled by his Republican Party. Modern-day Republicans think free-trade agreements have hurt the US manufacturing sector and caused Americans to lose their jobs.

• BUSINESS

  Rupee ripples

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016

  » Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.

• BUSINESS

  Test of friendship

  Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016

  » Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.

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