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Social security must shape up
News, Published on 31/08/2012
» It was an historic milestone for the whole kingdom when the labour movement succeeded in pushing to establish the Social Security Fund 22 years ago.
Inclusive growth will lift Asia's boats
News, Published on 31/08/2012
» Countries around the world, including Asia, have been buffeted by a succession of economic, financial and climate-related shocks over the past four years. Many countries in this region are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain past stellar rates of economic growth and poverty reduction, raising the spectre that even more of the poor will be left behind.
Weathering the challenges in global capital markets
News, Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Published on 30/08/2012
» This year, the key challenge for Thailand is weathering the financial and economic turmoil from the euro crisis. More than one year ago, I had the honour of giving a talk here. Some of you who were in attendance may recall that I labelled 2011 the year of rebalancing for monetary policy.
Fresh-pressed cash
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/08/2012
» Look inside your wallet, and I am sure you have at least one credit or debit card in it. We are getting so used to plastic money that it's hard to imagine life in a cash-dominated economy.
Success the wrong word
News, Published on 18/08/2012
» Re: ''Govt war on drugs hailed a success'' (BP, Aug 17).
Capital flows pose new risks
News, Bandid Nijathaworn, Published on 14/08/2012
» Those who have worked at central banks for 15 years or more will have now witnessed two major financial crises that have put the role of these institutions in managing capital flows and financial stability under the spotlight.
Youth enter into an age of opportunity
News, Noeleen Heyzer, Published on 10/08/2012
» The recent Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development focused world attention on building the future we want. On the occasion of International Youth Day on Sunday, we should remember that we have a very precious resource in providing for a sustainable future, namely our young people.
Asean stands ready to assist Myanmar
News, Chayut Setboonsarng, Published on 07/08/2012
» Business delegations, state visits and investors are descending on the former pariah state searching for new opportunities in Myanmar's blue ocean of industries. However, experts consistently caution that the country's basic infrastructure is simply insufficient to absorb foreign direct investment.
Punitive laws fuel Aids
News, Published on 04/08/2012
» Re: ``UN solution to Aids muddled'' (Editorial, July 31).
Rise of Asian-Americans mostly a myth
News, Published on 29/07/2012
» The Pew Centre's recent report ''The Rise of Asian-Americans'', which shows that Asians, not Latinos, comprise the largest group of immigrant arrivals in the United States, took many people by surprise. The data also show that Asian-Americans have the highest education and per capita income. Together with low reported discrimination, the report paints a portrait of American success. On the face of these findings, now already three years old, Asian-Americans should expect to have a bigger voice in American politics and, indeed, in American society.