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Erawan blast a regional wake-up call
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/08/2015
» It took Asean eight days to speak out about the deadly Erawan shrine blast in Bangkok. Is this the best we can expect from the group that is leading us into the brave new world of the Asean Economic Community?
Jetro: China's loss not necessarily Asean's gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015
» While China is losing its appeal as a destination for Japanese investors as tensions between the two giants rise, the conventional wisdom that Asean is drawing more Japanese investment as a result may be overstated, a new survey suggests.
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.
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".
Euro breakup would mean short-term pain for long-term gain
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/11/2012
» The unravelling euro crisis will soon result in some countries leaving the currency zone, but this should not unduly worry Asia, except for companies with a business presence in countries that exit the euro, according to the independent macroeconomic research group Capital Economics.
Obama stakes his claim
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/11/2012
» This week’s whirlwind visit of US President Barack Obama to Myanmar has caused goosebumps regionally and underscored the significance of the inseparable duo of Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi to the country’s future.
Chile and Thailand bolster trade links
Business, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/10/2012
» Chile and Thailand have finished negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), but they could not be finalised in time for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations on Oct 29.
Political excitement trumps economic realities
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/09/2012
» While economists have cautiously welcomed the Thein Sein government’s high-profile reforms in Myanmar, they remain concerned about such issues as a push-back against foreign investment, poor infrastructure, poor public financing and a vulnerable rural economy. Operators inside the country are also complaining about the difficulties they will face from an expected surge of foreign investors, particularly as the formation of the Asean Economic Community approaches in 2015.