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OPINION

Little progress in war on graft

Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/03/2019

» Corruption is rarely out of the news in Southeast Asia, but the last three weeks have been busier than usual. In Vietnam, two former information ministers were arrested on suspicion of mismanaging public investment. The prosecution order issued on Feb 23 for Nguyen Bac Son and Truong Minh Tuan accuses them of "violations of regulations on management and use of public investment capital that cause serious consequences". The news cast a shadow over Hanoi's preparations fo the Trump-Kim nuclear summit.

OPINION

Challenging times for Asean

Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/02/2019

» These are challenging times for Southeast Asian countries. On the economic front, China's slowdown is becoming more pronounced, which could have dire consequences since it is Asean's largest export market and a major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the region.

OPINION

Business unusual in Malaysia

Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2018

» Businesses and investors are still coming to grips with the new political order in Malaysia, where the government led by Mahathir Mohamad is moving quickly to place its stamp on the economy and also bring to justice those accused of corruption, including former prime minister Najib Razak.

OPINION

Asean's busy election calendar

Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018

» What should we expect for Asean in 2018? On the economic front, the overall picture remains unclear even though export growth is likely to continue on the back of improving global demand. But what is certain is that domestic politics will ultimately dominate the headlines.

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BUSINESS

Doing well by doing good

Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2016

» After working in the finance field for about a decade, Sasibai Kimis quit her job and on Valentines' Day in 2013 she founded Earth Heir Partners as an enterprise that would not only make money but also would do something good for society.