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Mekong drowned in water politics
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2021
» The mighty Mekong River is the heart and soul of Southeast Asia. Millions of livelihoods are linked to it, especially in terms of food, energy and water security. Besides giving birth to one of the planet's most biodiverse river basins, the transboundary nature of the river -- which begins its journey in the Tibetan plateau and flows 2,140km through China before entering downstream Southeast Asia -- means it is facing a threat to its existence like none before: hydropolitics.
Make it easier for migrants
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/01/2021
» In a bid to better monitor migrant workers in the wake of the new Covid-19 outbreak, the government has decided to grant an amnesty to undocumented labourers from neighbouring countries, namely Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, and allow them to stay and work in the country for another two years. This definitely the right move.
Time to fix migrant policy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears to have finally smelt the coffee and woken up -- albeit rather late -- to the pressing need to tackle the smuggling of foreign migrants, which is one of the factors contributing to the country's new coronavirus nightmare.
English tuition lags
News, Editorial, Published on 30/11/2020
» In today's fast-moving, competitive world, knowledge of a foreign language is now considered a necessity. As technology continues to make the world smaller, it's important to command a common language to communicate in, and English is one such international language that has allowed people access to universal knowledge.
Thai critics need state protection
News, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2020
» Sitanan Satsaksit, the sister of pro-democracy activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit, who was abducted in Phnom Penh, arrived in the Cambodian capital earlier this month, together with legal aides, to seek answers about her brother's disappearance.
Smarten up 'smart cities'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2020
» The decision by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to participate in the "Smart Green Asean Cities" project sounds like great news.
Rice agenda needs unity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2020
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association recently revised its estimation of Thai rice exports this year to five million tonnes, the lowest in 20 years, from a previous projection of 6.5 million tonnes.
Hun Sen's big gamble
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/08/2020
» The arrest of prominent Cambodian unionist and long-time government critic Rong Chhun at the end of last month at his home in Phnom Penh sends a clear message to the world that Prime Minister Hun Sen and members of the ruling-Cambodia People's Party (CPP) will never tolerate opposition voices in the country.
Kind words not enough
News, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2020
» Last Wednesday, Thailand and China had good reason to celebrate: the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Asean must walk the walk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2020
» Today, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are set to "meet" at a virtual summit, a format the grouping adopted in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has led to enormous challenges but also an opportunity.