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No sign of letup in methamphetamine scourge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/10/2015
» The use of methamphetamine continues to rise in most countries in Asia and the Pacific. Seizures of methamphetamine in both pill and crystalline forms have again reached record levels in the region, new figures show.
China tightens the belt
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/10/2015
» Thailand and Asean should take the lead in connecting the "Yi Dai Yi Lu" (One Belt, One Road) multi-trillion-dollar initiative of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to turn a maritime dispute into an economic opportunity, say local analysts.
All roads lead to Beijing
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/11/2014
» China under President Xi Jinping is achieving a more exalted status on the world stage as US clout diminishes, and the impact of the shift in Southeast Asia could be dramatic.
Euro breakup would mean short-term pain for long-term gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/11/2012
» The unravelling euro crisis will soon result in some countries leaving the currency zone, but this should not unduly worry Asia, except for companies with a business presence in countries that exit the euro, according to the independent macroeconomic research group Capital Economics.
Chile and Thailand bolster trade links
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/10/2012
» Chile and Thailand have finished negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), but they could not be finalised in time for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Oct 29.