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Asean urged to ramp up migrant screening
News, Published on 25/04/2020
» Diplomatic and economic experts are calling on countries in the region to step up the screening of migrant workers in the future to prevent the transmission of diseases like Covid-19.
So little time, so much to do
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 28/10/2019
» When Thailand assumed Asean's chairmanship earlier in the year, the kingdom had high hopes for the bloc, because this year, the helm of the region returns to its very birthplace -- the place where 52 years ago, the Asean Declaration, also known as the Bangkok Declaration, was signed.
Can Asean move out of its comfort zone?
Oped, Published on 04/03/2017
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is basking in activities marking its 50th year, but its golden anniversary raises the question of whether the group wields more clout externally rather than in its own backyard, and whether it can — or wants to — move out of its comfort zone in the next 50 years.
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.
Ten become One
Asia focus, Published on 04/01/2016
» With the arrival of the new year, Southeast Asia has finally embarked on an important new journey that has been years in preparation. The hope is that the Asean Economic Community (AEC) will bring a new era of growth, though many say there won't be conspicuous changes for some time yet.
Why does everyone hate the rice scheme?
Business, Published on 25/02/2014
» As farmers try to recover from the collapse of the government’s rice policy, academics, decision-makers and voters should closely reflect and re-evaluate rice policy and its objectives. However the present-day political impasse is resolved, the next administration will pursue a policy that affects Thailand’s 4 million farming families and its 65 million consumers.
Asean faces calls for reform
Asia focus, Published on 16/09/2013
» There will be no romantic overtures ushering in the Asean Economic Community at the end of 2015, say experts who believe the region’s leaders will be far too busy dealing with thorny trade issues to celebrate.
Paradise regained
Asia focus, Published on 12/11/2012
» Agro-tourism and spectacular landscapes with a mixture of natural forests, beaches, lakes and volcanoes have helped Bali secure a solid reputation, attracting 7 million tourists a year, more than 2 million of them from outside Indonesia.