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SEA Junction unveils book fair with local flavour
Life, Published on 06/01/2021
» SEA Junction, a Thai nonprofit organisation and foundation, will start 2021 with the "Southeast Asia Mini Book And Craft Fair", which will be held on Jan 16-17 from 11am to 7pm.
Commerce officials promoting Chinese investment in Asean
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2018
» The Commerce Ministry wants to promote coordination of economic development between countries of the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) and China, aiming to attract more Chinese investment and a cushion against impact from the Sino-US trade row.
Leaders set to agree on regional development fund at summit
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2018
» The five leaders attending the 8th Acmecs Summit will on Saturday approve setting up a fund for regional development.
Dangers of eternity
Asia focus, Published on 05/03/2018
» While censorship and intolerance of dissent and political opposition are not new to China, they have become more prominent under the current regime as the mainland's leader has made these repressive practices, along with his anti-corruption cloak to silence disagreement, the main theme for governance.
Time for Thailand to step in and lead Asean (again)
News, Published on 07/08/2017
» Since its birth on Aug 8 1967, Asean has been a cornerstone of Thailand's foreign policy. But what has been the nature and extent of Thailand's involvement in Asean? Has Thailand been a passive bystander or an active contributor to Asean's successes? And now that Asean is entering a new stage, what role can Thailand play in helping the organisation address the challenges it faces and ensuring it continues to progress?
One voice for all
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2017
» As China spreads its wings across the globe, Southeast Asian nations need a unified diplomatic approach in order to prevent intervention in their domestic affairs while maintaining good ties with other key partners, Japanese executives say.
A question of style
News, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2017
» PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the public four questions to help him decide where we should go. Since his questions were leading, answering them as posed could easily justify another delay of our elections.
China heads for imperial overreach
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 29/05/2017
» Chinese President Xi Jinping's tenure has been marked by high ambition. His vision -- the "Chinese dream" -- is to make China the world's leading power by 2049, the centenary of communist rule. But Mr Xi may be biting off more than he can chew.
Silk Road to sustainability?
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/05/2017
» 'OBOR", which stands for "One Belt, One Road", has become the acronym of the moment in the glossary of foreign policy and investment. It sums up the enthusiasm that followed the successful Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, held in Beijing on May 14 and 15.
Who's keeping tabs on Obor mission?
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/05/2017
» Mark my words. The acronym "OBOR" will become a new global buzz word before long. No, it has nothing to do with a new model of mobile phone.