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Climate urgency increasing
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2019
» While the latest UN Climate Change Conference was taking place in Madrid, smog returned to Bangkok last week with PM2.5 dust exceeding safe levels in some areas. Face masks were back in fashion, while children, pregnant women and the elderly were advised to avoid outdoor activities.
Myanmar advances
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/10/2016
» Domestic and regional demand, low labour costs and the fast pace of economic growth have attracted huge interest from foreign investors to Myanmar with the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) becoming the prime strategic investment destination.
New dawn at Dawei
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Four hundred and eighty houses stand ready for villagers in the Bawah area affected by the construction of the Dawei Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in eastern Myanmar. Built three years ago, they remain empty because the local government has yet to approve relocation and compensation plans. Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) continues to maintain them.
Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam seek three-way benefits
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are looking to strengthen three-way economic cooperation in anticipation of a surge in investment under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Thailand asked to eye investment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/03/2012
» The government should make greater efforts to develop infrastructure links between Thailand and Myanmar, says a local business leader.