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Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
Restoring respect
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Patama Chantaruck still remembers an unsettling encounter she experienced during her early days of living in the United States 28 years ago.
Trading up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/07/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has set off a wave of destruction in the global economy and it could be years before full health is restored. Global merchandise trade could fall by as much as 32% this year under the worst-case scenario outlined by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in April.
Covid-19 fight needs clarity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/03/2020
» The number of Covid-19 cases doesn't seem to slowing down anywhere except for China where the new coronavirus originated. But while the domestic outbreak seems to have been brought under control, imported cases had soared to 595 as of Friday, raising fears of a second wave and prompting Beijing to bar all foreign travellers.
Virtuous circle
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/08/2018
» The ever-growing population coupled with lifestyle shifts have put our planet at risk as natural resources dwindle. Meanwhile, wasteful production and consumption behaviours have resulted in growing pollution and other environmental challenges.
When children go hungry
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/06/2018
» Few things are sadder than the sight of a hungry child. My sadness turned to anger when I learned that corrupt adults were stealing food from the mouths of children in my own country.
Deadly prescription
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2016
» No one can accuse Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of not delivering on his election promises. Since he was sworn in two months ago after campaigning on a pledge to rid his country of the scourge of drugs, more than 2,000 people allegedly linked to the drug trade have been killed.
Malee learns from adventures abroad
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thai-made beverages have been successful in most overseas markets they enter, but occasionally the results can be less than fruitful if the local partner is not a "perfect match" or local regulations impede growth.
AustCham calls for SME aid
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/06/2014
» The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) is calling on the government to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthen the rule of law, citing the number of auto-part makers planning to invest in Thailand.
PTT establishing Myanmar outlets
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/06/2012
» PTT Plc, Thailand's biggest oil and gas conglomerate, plans to open petrol service stations in Myanmar next year, saying the time is right to enter the newly opening neighbour before competition from other major brands intensifies.