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Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Challenging Asean digital sovereignty
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are busy finalising a draft of a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (Defa) -- this digital framework is hoped to boost regional bloc intra-trade, attract foreign investment, and transform the grouping into a global digital hub. As the current chair, Malaysia is eager to see the world's first such agreement concluded under its leadership.
Anutin govt's options on global stage
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office minus the luxury of a honeymoon period. His government has only a four-month window to rewire and lay the foundations of foreign policy before parliament is dissolved due to its minority status, with an election scheduled for April 2026.
A courageous article
Postbag, Published on 19/07/2025
» Re: "Corrupt monks have lost their way", (Opinion, July 14).
Up to the voters
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/06/2025
» Re: "Call leak leaves PM on brink", (BP, June 21).
Deeper China, Asean ties driven by AI
News, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/06/2025
» Amid rising global uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, the deepening of cooperation between Asean and China has become more essential than ever.
Pundits tout Globalisation 3.0 strategies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2025
» Thailand should have proactive policies, tech sovereignty and find new markets that face less of an impact from the US-China trade war to survive Globalisation 3.0 and the uncertainties in global trade during the second term of US President Donald Trump, according to science and tech experts.
War 'no obstacle' to ramping up relations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/11/2024
» The war between Ukraine and Russia officially enters its 1,000th day on Tuesday, but despite the ongoing conflict, Kyiv remains committed to strengthening ties with countries in Southeast Asia to create new partnerships for mutual growth and secure additional assistance to end the war and get justice for its citizens.
7 moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/10/2024
» Seven takeaways from the Vientiane summit will lay the groundwork for boosting the incoming Asean chair's profile and deliverability. These impetuses mean Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will have his work cut out in heralding a new era of "Future Ready Asean".
Chinese offshore gambling workers to lose Philippine visas as industry folds
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/09/2024
» Tens of thousands of Chinese citizens in the Philippines to help run offshore gambling services stand to lose their work visas by mid-October, as the Southeast Asian country looks to uproot the industry by year's end under growing scrutiny from both Beijing and Manila.