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SEA eyes next 20 years of US-China ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/05/2024
» What will Southeast Asia be like over the next two decades? Given the unpredictable geopolitical situation, the region will certainly maintain its strategic autonomy in ways that mitigate the ripple effects of the emerging new international order. The multipolar world will be a new ballgame that Southeast Asia has to grapple with. Interestingly, the region's countries also realise that the competition between the US and China is not likely to subside given the tit-for-tat measures they have been conducting with each other. Under such circumstances, what role or leadership can Southeast Asia provide under the Asean roof to ensure that the region will not be marginalised or weaponised? To be precise, how can Asean avoid becoming a pawn in the US-China whirlpool?
Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
Huawei and Partners Drive Thailand's Digital Growth
Published on 02/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. today hosted its annual "Thailand Partners Summit 2024" event under the theme "Joining Hands for a Shared Era," emphasising partner confidence for collaboration and cooperation in Thailand. A new sub-brand, the HUAWEI eKit, and its accompanying strategy were also announced during the event, focusing on reinforcing industry strength, building partner motivation, and accelerating industrial intelligence by leveraging advanced organisational technologies to serve markets at all levels.
The future of Bangkok-Dhaka ties
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» With Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina having arrived in Bangkok to attend the eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (Escap) from April 24-29, the stage is set for Bangladesh and Thailand to embark on a journey of enhanced cooperation.
PM Hasina lands for 6-day visit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Wednesday for a six-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM urges digital-led sustainable growth
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged members of the UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap) to help find innovative ways to bring about sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mongolia seeks closer ties amid major power rivalry
News, Published on 22/04/2024
» Ulaanbaatar hopes to achieve closer ties with Thailand across the board, Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
Apple seeks bigger Vietnam supply chain
Published on 16/04/2024
» HANOI - Apple Inc wants to increase its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted Tim Cook, the CEO of the iPhone maker, as saying in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Asean juggles triangular power game
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/04/2024
» A rising China, a trusted Japan, and a declining America are three cogs dictating the global geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia in the months, if not years, to come. Amidst intensifying geopolitics, Asean is in a position where this could either be a blessing or a curse.