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US confusion on Pyongyang
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/03/2017
» US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently wrapped up a five-day tour of East Asia, his first official visit to the region, but a sense of ambiguity and insecurity still lingers. Several contentious trade and security issues were on the discussion table, but dealing with belligerent North Korea still seems like a pill US foreign policymakers find hard to swallow.
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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.
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Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
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With trade weak, East Asia counts on consumption and investment
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Despite the looming possibility of a trade war, economic growth is projected to improve in East Asian countries this year, propelled by two domestic engines of private consumption and public investment, economists say.
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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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Moody's warns on economy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/07/2016
» Moody's Investors Service has lowered its assessment of Thailand's economic strength to "high (-)" from its previous score of "high", reflecting its concerns over the country's competitiveness and lacklustre medium-term outlook.
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UN agency cuts Thai GDP view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/01/2016
» Thailand's economic growth outlook this year has been sliced to 3.5% due to headwinds from swelling household debt and China's economic slowdown, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap).
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Ageing society: Call for urgent measures to ease future issues
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/09/2015
» Thailand's advance towards an ageing population will cause future problems associated with fiscal expenditures, labour shortages and capital market development. Urgent measures are needed to tackle these challenges, says an academic.
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HSBC: Thai labour productivity stumbles
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/09/2015
» The Thai economy's long-term growth potential has entered a "new normal" stage with a lower trajectory as labour productivity ebbs and investment falters, says an Asean economist.
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Economist urges nation to boost productivity gains
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/10/2015
» Thailand should focus on raising domestic demand by boosting productivity gains and enhancing real incomes to improve the lacklustre economic conditions, says an economist.
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