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AIT Awards Honorary Doctorate to ADB President
Published on 12/06/2024
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has awarded Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the economic, social, and technological advancement of Asia and the Pacific.
Still haunted by Washington Consensus
Oped, Published on 11/06/2024
» In 1989, the British economist John Williamson christened what was to become the defining intellectual export of the era of globalisation: the Washington Consensus. Initially a reference to the policies adopted to tackle macroeconomic turmoil in Latin America, the term quickly morphed into a canonical "ten commandments" of development.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
Under the rainbow
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/05/2024
» As we enter June, the ever-so-familiar rainbow flag of Pride Month starts to appear to remind us all of the ongoing fights for equality and rights for the LGBTQI community.
Market disconnect
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/05/2024
» Re: "Thailand has escaped recession: economic body", (Business, May 21).
Who pays the price?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/05/2024
» Re: "Clean air comes before animal feed", (Editorial, May 12).
Parts of Gaza in ‘full-blown famine’, UN aid official says
Published on 05/05/2024
» JERUSALEM — The leader of the World Food Program said parts of the Gaza Strip are experiencing a “full-blown famine” that is spreading across the territory after almost seven months of war that have made delivering aid extremely challenging.
Volcano to permanently displace 10,000 people
Published on 03/05/2024
» JAKARTA - The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano has raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on Friday.
Education on how to be a happy soul
News, Published on 22/04/2024
» Extreme poverty is primarily a mental phenomenon caused by the fact that we give real meaning to money.
Raising children in the digital age
Oped, Published on 19/04/2024
» Parents in the 2000s are not taught parenting with addictive technology. The examples did not exist, and a comprehensive guide still needs to be written. We know parenting is a series of successes and failures with unsure outcomes. Presence (physical and mental) matters; however, technology is eroding parents' presence. Parents, with good intentions, are sidelining the tasks required to grow a well-rounded, responsible, and contributing member of society by farming out their duties to technology and drowning themselves in distractions. It is thus time to start teaching parents how to become better parents.