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The winds of change
Published on 20/09/2025
» A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn's fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.
SkillsFuture an 'ideal model' for SE Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 19/09/2025
» Singapore's transformation into a global economic powerhouse offers a roadmap for Southeast Asian nations seeking to navigate an era of global uncertainty, says Heng Swee Keat, chairman of Singapore's National Research Foundation and former deputy prime minister.
Plot twist in Asia's energy story
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» Asia's energy story is one of persistent energy poverty, while communities grapple with the health, climate, and economic impacts of fossil fuels. The rise of renewables may prove to be a transformative plot twist in the making. Asia's shift to renewable energy is already underway, and progressing faster than many realise. From rooftop solar panels in suburban Pakistan, to vast offshore wind farms along China's coast, to utility-scale projects electrifying farms in Bangladesh, renewable energy is showing potential to redefine energy security across Asia.
Private equity: turning volatility into opportunity
Business, Published on 16/09/2025
» Public markets are shrinking. The number of listed companies in the United States, for example, has declined by approximately 40% since the late 1990s. At the same time, companies are remaining private for longer, with the average time to an initial public offering (IPO) now exceeding 10 years.
Challenging Asean digital sovereignty
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are busy finalising a draft of a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (Defa) -- this digital framework is hoped to boost regional bloc intra-trade, attract foreign investment, and transform the grouping into a global digital hub. As the current chair, Malaysia is eager to see the world's first such agreement concluded under its leadership.
The age of reinvention: why we all need a next act
Published on 14/09/2025
» In a world defined by rapid disruption, reinvention is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. For students considering their future, professionals navigating career shifts, parents balancing changing roles, or retirees seeking renewed purpose, the ability to reinvent oneself has become the defining skill of our time.
SEAMEO SEPS Seeks to Sustain Meaningful Benefits of School Feeding Programs
Published on 10/09/2025
» Thanks to a regional project, seven Southeast Asian schools have made positive and potentially sustainable impacts on their students via school breakfast or lunch initiatives.
AI accounting for just 1% of all job losses around the world
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/09/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) accounts for just 1% of job losses worldwide at present, with minimal overall impact expected by 2028, according to global tech research firm Gartner Inc.
Education under scrutiny once more
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thailand's education system is once again under scrutiny after international assessments ranked Thai students in the lower half of global performance tables.
Malaysia's Anwar signals support for China's global vision during 4-day trip
Published on 04/09/2025
» Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing's Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade.