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An unbreakable bond
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022
» As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest
Published on 10/11/2019
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia freed opposition leader Kem Sokha from house arrest on Sunday, more than two years after he was arrested and charged with treason, but the charges remain and he is banned from politics and from leaving the country. In a Facebook post, he demanded that the charges be dropped.
An Ithaca idyll with Surin Pitsuwan
News, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 04/12/2017
» During Surin Pitsuwan's visit to Ithaca, New York, this past September, a barbecue party was arranged by long-time family friends who live on the edge of town where the still lush and green rural surroundings could at a glance be mistaken for rural Thailand. Chickens cackled in a nearby coop and birdsong was everywhere in the air.
Iconic Harley-Davidson is building plant in Thailand
New York Times, Published on 24/05/2017
» HONG KONG - Iconic motorcycle builder Harley-Davidson, praised by US President Donald Trump as a pillar of American manufacturing and keeping jobs at home, is building a new plant in Thailand.
Indonesia looks for an edge
Asia focus, Published on 12/10/2015
» The administration of Indonesian President Joko Widodo needs to speed up its ambitious plan to overhaul the country's infrastructure if it wants to improve its competitiveness.
Philippines education reform faces challenges
Published on 09/05/2015
» MANILA — Halfway through its implementation and even with the required legislation that gave it teeth, a new basic education system in the Philippines continues to face challenges from politicians and groups that find the government's preparations for it insufficient.
Asean host avoids Chinese ire over disputed sea
Published on 23/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR/MANILA — Malaysia is steering clear of criticising China's actions in the South China Sea at a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders, a draft end-statement seen by Reuters shows, despite a push by the Philippines to denounce Beijing's reclamation work.
Filipinos protest US military presence
Published on 14/08/2013
» MANILA - The Philippines and the United States on Wednesday opened talks on increased American military presence, amid protests by leftist groups warning against foreign interference.
Burma: Hillary Clinton's historic visit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/12/2011
» Analysis of Hillary Clinton's historic visit to Burma by scholar Ernest Bower of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Singapore.
Bail granted, but not for all
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2011
» Two of the seven detained Thais were released on bail yesterday with three more expected today, leaving unlucky Veera Somkwamkid and Ratree Pipatanapaiboon behind.