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Busy on all fronts
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» Japan has high hopes that its Asean partners are ready to embrace its self-conviction as a trend-setter for the rule of law as Tokyo begins to assert itself more confidently in the regional and global debate.
Fight against business abuses gets harder
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/02/2015
» Doors are closing on judicial remedies for corporate human rights abuses worldwide, according to a new report by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.
Two neighbours, one challenge
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/02/2015
» Malaysia and Thailand are both categorised as upper middle-income countries, though Malaysia has done better than its neighbour in recent years.
All roads lead to Beijing
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/11/2014
» China under President Xi Jinping is achieving a more exalted status on the world stage as US clout diminishes, and the impact of the shift in Southeast Asia could be dramatic.
Authoritarians' war on the internet
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/10/2014
» At a time when social media are driving many changes around the world and setting the tone for public debate, many countries still see this phenomenon as a threat rather than using it to their advantage.
Action and reaction: repression and defiance
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/09/2014
» After nearly two decades in China's shadow, people in Hong Kong are growing intolerant of having their grievances suppressed under "one country, two systems".
Choose substance over Thai style
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 15/09/2014
» Thailand has just introduced a coup leader as its 29th prime minister. On the auspicious ninth day of the ninth month he held his first formal cabinet meeting and on Friday he delivered his policy statement.
Time for transparency, Myanmar-based businesses told
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/05/2014
» Most companies operating in Myanmar and Southeast Asia fail to meet international standards for transparency, according to a survey by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).
Bus link for migrants launched
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 11/04/2013
» MAHACHAI, SAMUT SAKHON : A new bus route to Tak's Mae Sot was launched yesterday to help transport Myanmar migrant workers and their families to the border more comfortably.
Signs of progress as FTA talks loom
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/04/2013
» The European Commission will begin a week-long free trade agreement (FTA) negotiation with Thailand in Brussels in late May, the first round of official talks, with the hope of reaching an agreement in 18 months.