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Renewable race
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/09/2019
» As the world's population continues to expand, our hunger for energy shows no signs of slowing. But it has become clear to (almost) everyone that the sources of that energy must change if we are to avoid the catastrophic impact of climate change in the next few decades.
Facing down China
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/04/2019
» Repression at home, assertiveness in disputed territory on its doorstep, and expansion of soft power, economic and technological influence worldwide have all become hallmarks of confident China in the 21st century.
High-speed rail needs help to make an impact
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/01/2019
» For all the hype surrounding Thailand's planned high-speed railway lines, their economic impact will be minimal without better planning to improve urban amenities and productivity in the services sector, say Japanese researchers.
Show starter
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» In Keith Richards' memoir, Life, the Rolling Stones guitarist says: "Music is a language that doesn't speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and if it's in the bones, it's in the bones."
China's new travellers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/08/2018
» When the tour boat Phoenix capsized and sank in rough seas off Phuket on July 5, the lives of hundreds of Chinese people changed forever as they dealt with the loss of 47 loved ones.
Online safety for children is everyone's responsibility
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/05/2018
» Shutting children away behind closed doors, away from prying eyes and with no internet, can protect them up to a point. But preventing children from engaging with the world hurts their development in the long run.
Bridge builder
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/04/2018
» When Zhenyi Tang took office as chairman of CLSA Ltd in January 2017, his main task was to oversee the integration of the Hong Kong investment bank and CITIC Securities International (CSI).
A shortcut to convenience and cash
Spectrum, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/03/2018
» Pakdee Tanapura, head of the Thai Canal study team at the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association, argued that because of current congestion in the Malacca Strait, the Thai Canal would provide another channel for ships.
Rape shows DLT needs to up cabbie vetting
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2017
» Why was a twice-convicted rapist driving a taxi? This is the first question that popped into my mind when I heard that a taxi driver in Bangkok, whom the police said admitted to raping a Brazilian woman late on Tuesday night, was actually convicted of rape in 2008 and again in 2013 but still managed to become a cab driver, taking countless female passengers who could have been anyone's mother, sister or daughter.
In search of a voice
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 27/02/2017
» Lack of decisive leadership and commonality of interest in the South China Sea means that the best Asean can do is foster an environment conducive to perpetuating a stalemate, say experts.