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Thai stocks balloon as politics stabilises
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» Stock market investment sentiment has turned upbeat, backed by the Election Commission's (EC) endorsement of new MPs from the Feb 8 poll and the 2026 GDP upgrade by the Bank of Thailand, causing the Thai index to surpass 1,500 points on Wednesday.
Closing the gap
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/04/2021
» Events of the past 12 months have permanently changed both the nature of the workplace and women's opportunities within it. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to more flexible working practices, new leadership traits are coming to the fore, and the need for a diverse workforce and inclusive culture has never been more apparent.
New challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2020
» This year marks the midpoint of the 10-year journey toward the realisation of the Asean Community Vision 2025. The journey began with the formal establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, and envisions deeper regional integration in terms of political and security dimensions over the next five years.
Proactive Asean essential
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must be more proactive in influencing the discourse on the new geostrategic architecture and play a more active role in shaping the international economic system, says secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi.
Hanoi puts car policy in reverse
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2018
» I shouldn't be surprised, but Vietnam's imposition of stringent checks on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through international automakers, local consumers and also investors who see the country as a promising destination.