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Myanmar's twin crises loom
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/08/2022
» While the rest of the world continues to be preoccupied by Covid-19 and fallout from Russia-Ukraine war, the downward spiral of Myanmar continues. A once-promising frontier market risks slipping into a Sri Lanka-like economic crisis, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis created by the cruelty of its military junta.
Too little, too late
News, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2022
» Re: "Jurin sorry as assault probe widens", (BP, April 20).
The Bitcoin fountainhead can't cure world's ills
Oped, Published on 23/10/2021
» With the price of Bitcoin reaching new highs, cryptocurrencies are here to stay. What implications will this have for money and politics?
No choice but to open the economy
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 14/10/2021
» There are not many countries on this planet that depend on outside markets like Thailand. Exports of goods account for 54% of GDP while foreign tourism income accounts for another 12% -- totaling 66% of GDP. The rest is made up by domestic private consumption.
Supporting a robust, inclusive, sustainable recovery
Oped, Published on 10/04/2021
» Two issues will be critically important for Asean members to shape their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic: strengthening regional cooperation and improving domestic resource mobilisation.
Trump's legacy in Southeast Asia
Oped, Published on 15/01/2021
» On Jan 20, the 46th president of the United States will be inaugurated on the steps of the Capitol building that was rampaged by Donald Trump supporters, on Jan 6, in their failed attempt to prevent the Congress from certifying president-elect Joe Biden's win.
Tech is key to rebooting tourism
Oped, Published on 08/09/2020
» Southeast Asia relies heavily on tourism. In 2019, the travel and tourism industry contributed 12.1% of the region's GDP and approximately one in 10 people are employed within and around it, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Russia's ties built on mutual respect
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 03/11/2019
» Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev shares his views on Russia's evolving relationship with the regional bloc, during the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits being held in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.
Economy faces 4 key hurdles this year
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 01/08/2019
» The first half of 2019 has already passed and it is a well-known fact that the Thai economy is not in good shape. GDP growth has plummeted from 3.7% in the last quarter of 2018 to 2.8% in the first quarter of this year. Although second-quarter GDP growth will be officially announced soon, raw economic data from April to June indicates a weaker second quarter, particularly in the areas of exports and tourism.
The liquidity squeeze in Asia is the worst since 2008
News, Andy Mukherjee, Published on 27/11/2018
» Liquidity is getting tight in Asia.