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Thai-Malaysian border trade ready to move to the next level
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/10/2016
» Border trade between Thailand and Malaysia remains robust but more work needs to be done to reduce non-tariff barriers and improve infrastructure links to make the process smoother, experts from both sides agree.
Govt helps out the little guys, says Ma
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 12/10/2016
» Founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, has praised Thailand and its government for the forward thinking demonstrated in its new 30-year national agenda and its emphasis on helping the "smaller guys".
Prayut steers investment drive
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/10/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has encouraged Asian business leaders to invest during the current global economic slowdown as he sees the private sector as a key catalyst for regional and global economic growth.
Thailand plays the China card again
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/10/2016
» Thailand is losing its formerly admirable reputation as an Asean diplomatic leader and a helpful neutral voice in the South China Sea conflict, as the military government moves more clearly into the orbit of China.
Skill shortage
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/10/2016
» The shortage of skilled labour and skills gaps have plagued Southeast Asian nations for many years, preventing economies from reaching their full potential. Greater labour mobility under the Asean Economic Community (AEC) was supposed to be the solution but little progress has been made so far.
Global economy more fragile with few growth drivers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/10/2016
» The prolonged global slowdown in overall growth and trade is expected to persist if all parties do not work toward a solution together, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has warned.