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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.
Solving the conflict in Myanmar
News, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Myanmar military has recently launched a new offensive in different parts of the country, determined to claw back territory it has steadily lost since the coup of Feb 1, 2021. These operations, though at times tactically successful, are being carried out through brute force: airstrikes, mortar attacks, and the increasing use of drones. Entire areas are being destroyed. What will follow is not liberation, but military occupation. But how viable and effective will be the administrative structures that the generals will impose to govern these shattered spaces?
Asia’s Next Generation of Leaders
Published on 12/09/2025
» The ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit (ACIYLS), now in its third year, is back to empower youth across Asia to tackle some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, focusing this year on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13 – Climate Action.
Chef Cares founder gets key Asean award
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/09/2025
» Seoul: Marisa Chearavanont, founder of the Chef Cares Foundation and special adviser to Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), has been awarded the prestigious Asean Entrepreneurs Award at the 26th World Knowledge Forum (WKF) in the South Korean capital.
Indonesia and Nepal's 2025 wake-up call
Oped, Published on 12/09/2025
» Two nations with different characteristics -- Indonesia and Nepal -- experienced identical severe storms when 2025 arrived. The people of Jakarta took to the streets to express their discontent about elite advantages, economic difficulties and government secrecy. The Nepalese government issued a ban on 26 social media platforms, which triggered youth protests that evolved into violent civil unrest throughout Kathmandu.
Cuddly friends
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/09/2025
» When the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) came to Bangkok International Digital Content Festival 2025 at Samyan Mitrtown recently, it marked the first step towards expanding its cultural content in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Kingdom face Mongolia tonight, eye top spot in group
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand U23 national team kick off their campaign for a berth in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals Wednesday night when they take on Mongolia in their first Group F game of a qualifying tournament at Thammasat Stadium.
QSNCC to host Sustainability Expo
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) returns to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) this year with the theme "Sufficiency for Sustainability".
TED Fund Boosts Innovation with Awards, Partnerships
Published on 25/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 25, 2025 — The Technology and Innovation-Based Enterprise Development Fund (TED Fund) is intensifying efforts to build a comprehensive innovation ecosystem by expanding its TED Fellow mentor network with four new organisations, launching the inaugural TED Fellow Awards 2025, and signing MOUs with two strategic partners—UOB FinLab and Krungsri Finnovate—to enhance funding access and financial expertise for Thai startups, boosting their competitiveness on the global stage.
Patama hails Malaysia's Olympic House as landmark for sport
Sports, Published on 13/08/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), has congratulated Malaysia on the groundbreaking of its long-awaited Olympic House, calling it a landmark moment for the nation's sporting movement.