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  • BUSINESS

    Speaking up about forced labour

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021

    » In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.

  • BUSINESS

    On the right road

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2021

    » Isao Sekiguchi loves travelling. Having been based in Thailand since April, the regional executive of Japan's Nissan Motor is now starting to explore the Land of Smiles during the high tourism season.

  • BUSINESS

    Hun Sen's diplomatic test in Myanmar

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2021

    » As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) for 2022, Cambodia seems keen to lead the 10-member bloc to help tackle the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.

  • BUSINESS

    Banks flex digital muscles

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021

    » Driven by greater digital adoption across Southeast Asia, consumer habits have changed dramatically over the past five years, prompting businesses to adapt accordingly to continue thriving.

  • BUSINESS

    Asean's next move

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021

    » The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on Asean countries again this year, with millions infected and tens of thousands of fatalities. While the worst of the surge appears to have passed, recovery will depend on pandemic management, especially the pace and efficacy of vaccinations, and response to the risks of new variants emerging.

  • BUSINESS

    Big powers ardently wooing Asean

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021

    » The Association of Southeast Asian Nations once more found itself serving as a shock absorber between great powers last week. The occasion was an online summit of Chinese and Asean leaders, where President Xi Jinping emphasised Beijing's strong commitment to the bloc and announced a "new milestone" in relations.

  • OPINION

    Coming to grips with Omicron

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021

    » The world was shaken again last week as the latest coronavirus variant emerged. First detected in South Africa a week earlier, Omicron is now a "variant of concern" -- the most serious category used by the World Health Organization, which said it poses a "very high" risk to public health.

  • BUSINESS

    America eyes Asean

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2021

    » With a population of over 650 million and a rapidly expanding middle class, Southeast Asia presents significant growth potential for companies operating in the region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), signed by the 10 Asean countries and five key trading partners including China, will further enhance Asean's potential and attract more investors when the pact takes effect in January.

  • BUSINESS

    Xi-Biden summit a hopeful sign

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2021

    » As the US and China stake out rival security strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, notably on Taiwan, the world takes heart from comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing is ready to manage differences with Washington as the leaders of the two superpowers prepare to meet virtually today, the first since US President Joe Biden took office in January.

  • BUSINESS

    Securing our digital future

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2021

    » Paying bills and transferring money using a mobile phone is now second nature for most people in the digital era. My own digital journey started later than some, when the Covid-19 pandemic started to affect my life profoundly. Banks and restaurants were closed and commuting on public transport made me uncomfortable.

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