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Asean's bold Myanmar move
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2021
» The whole world is now looking at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in hope that the regional group is ready to carry a bigger stick in addressing the crisis facing one of its members -- Myanmar.
Asean gets set for the digital era
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/10/2021
» Asean members are accelerating efforts to upgrade the digital economy within the bloc to brave digital challenges brought about by the pandemic.
Shaping the Asean identity
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/09/2021
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has come a long way in building its identity in the 54 years since it was founded. The concept of a regional community is well developed in areas such as trade and economic cooperation, but the cultural dimension remains a challenge.
Hyundai's New Chairman Charts High-Tech Future -- Without Apple, for Now
Business, Published on 19/02/2021
» When Hyundai Motor Group's new chairman Chung Eui-sun took over last fall, he outlined a bold road map for a future where flying vehicles and robots make up as much business as typical gas-guzzling cars.
Building bridges to heal US-China rift
News, Published on 05/01/2021
» When Thailand assumes the chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) next year, it is hoped the country will be able to build a bridge between the United States and China.
Asean capital markets prioritise sustainable network
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2020
» Asean Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) is prioritising transparency, regulatory harmonisation and capital building for its next five-year action plan, aiming to sustainably grow regional capital markets and support environmental, social and governance (ESG) transactions.
15 nations sign world's biggest free trade pact at virtual meet
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2020
» Fifteen nations in the Asia-Pacific, including Thailand, yesterday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world's biggest free trade deal, as they concluded the 37th Asean Summit and related summits held virtually from Nov 12-15.
Thailand ready to attend RCEP trade deal
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/11/2020
» Thailand is ready to attend the signing of the long-awaited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 37th Asean Summit under the chairmanship of Vietnam next week.
Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
AFP, Published on 25/10/2020
» SEOUL: Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday, the company said.
Time to get the RCEP done
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2020
» Ministers from 15 Asia Pacific countries resumed their negotiations to forge the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last Thursday without the participation of India, which walked away from the sprawling free-trade agreement (FTA) last November.