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Myanmar tests Asean unity again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2022
» Feb 1 was a day of celebration as millions marked the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. But it was also a day of sober reflection as it reminded us about the military takeover in Myanmar exactly a year ago.
Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
Myanmar doomed to suffer
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2021
» Myanmar faces growing chaos as the fallout from the Feb 1 military coup intensifies. Protests and civil disobedience have hammered the economy as citizens continue to take to the streets to demand a return to democracy.
Confident Taiwan moves ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/08/2020
» In light of the severe health and economic crises the world is facing today, countries that manage to maintain internal stability will be the ones best positioned to survive and thrive faster than others.
Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.
Foreign firms opt to wait and see
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2014
» Foreign business leaders gave mixed reactions to the Thai army’s declaration of martial law, saying they are keeping a close eye on how related parties respond to the latest attempt to find a solution to the country’s months-long political impasse.
Japanese say sayonara
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2014
» Japanese investors will likely move their investments from Thailand to other Asean members if the political turmoil drags on for another 6-12 months, damaging the economy as a whole.
PTT freezes Mercuria deal negotiations
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/06/2013
» Bids by energy giant PTT Plc to acquire shares of Switzerland-based Mercuria worth up to US$600 million have been stalled after the deal was attacked, with executives saying information about the bids has been largely distorted.