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Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2017
» As baht rises & confidence falls, Thai companies choose to invest outside of Thailand with their piles of cash & low interest rates.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2017
» Passing law (section 44) to break your own law & throw caution to the wind, not advisable. Slowness & caution to-date because benefits of rail projects uncertain.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2017
» Five times as many skilled Filipinos working in Thailand than any other ASEAN country. New border registration set to reduce illegal workers from neighboring countries.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2017
» For two fellow Asean countries that are only 3-hours apart by air, the state visit by President Duterte of the Philippines laid the groundwork for future cooperation.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2016
» Escape from middle income trap & become developed country by 2036. Reforms in education, research & technology targeted.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2016
» US govt to open three new economic offices in Bangkok, Jakarta & Singapore to connect entrepreneurs, investors & businesses.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» President Obama to press ASEAN leaders to boost trade & back common goals for South China Sea during summit to solidify US influence in ASEAN.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Myanmar's first stock exchange opens with Japanese help after 20 years of delays, as economy expands at healthy 8.3% growth rate due to big foreign investment.