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Deputy premier hopeful for 2023
Business, Published on 28/10/2022
» Thailand's economy should not succumb to the global economic slowdown projected for next year, but rather continue its recovery propelled by new infrastructure development and increasing digital know-how among people, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
FFP was singled out
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/03/2020
» Re: "It's not just about FFP", (PostBag, March 12). Khun Piya Samyan defends the Constitutional Court dissolving the Future Forward Party, because "it did violate the law regarding acquisition of income". This is about the "rule of law that is equally applied to all". I fully agree with Khun Piya that the law must be applied without fear or favour -- for if not, the government would be weaponising the law to slay its enemies, so to speak.
A safercyber world
Asia focus, Published on 03/09/2018
» E-commerce and other digital services are becoming a part of mainstream life in Southeast Asia, part of a transformation that is driving strong economic growth. But the advances are not universal and the system is still not nearly as secure as it should be.
Getting fatter faster
Asia focus, Published on 23/10/2017
» Most people tend to associate obesity with "being rich" -- as incomes rise, so too do opportunities to consume more. However, the causes of this growing public health problem are more complex, while finding solutions is a growing challenge.
Oil price rout dims equity sentiment in Asia
Business, Published on 26/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets were subdued last week, weighed down by oil prices that have fallen close to a one-year low as Opec-led efforts to reduce a worldwide glut have stalled. The Thai stock market remained rangebound but investors bought energy stocks on Friday, betting that the oil price fall would be limited.
Worries about korea and france keep trade subdued
Business, Published on 24/04/2017
» Recap: Global stock markets were subdued earlier last week amid concerns over mounting geopolitical tension on the Korean peninsula and Sunday's first-round presidential election in France. However, sentiment for risk assets improved later as optimism spread about US tax reform. The Thai stock market moved back and forth amid a dearth of positive catalysts.
Asean to be connected by roads and railways
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Roads & rail lines from China & India gradually extending into Asean, driving from Shanghai to Paris by road non-stop, one day soon a reality.
For poor people: Loans, insurance, savings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2012
» For the many poor people not able to use banks, Japan funds a program to provide them these essential services.
Hot money to rock Asian capital markets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2011
» Foreign capital flows into Asia and stronger currencies likely after US sovereign credit rating downgrade, ADB capital market report predicts.