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Vaccine confusion must end
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/05/2021
» As a new wave of the global pandemic creates growing urgency in many parts of the world, Covid-19 vaccines have been in short supply. Only a handful of rich economies, among them the US and European countries, along with China, have secured sufficient supplies for their domestic vaccination programmes.
Medical costs need creative rethink
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/01/2019
» The persistent thick haze that has blanketed Bangkok in recent weeks has led to growing disenchantment with the government and calls for meaningful action. I find it hard to believe that authorities appear to have put so little effort into planning for such outbreaks of pollution and properly warning citizens.
Justice and the rule of law
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2017
» Two recent incidents in Southeast Asia have caught the attention of international human rights activists. Indeed, they should concern anyone who cares about the rule of law.
Asean's golden opportunity
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is celebrating 50 years of existence in 2017, with the Philippines holding the chairmanship of the 10-member bloc. The golden anniversary presents a golden opportunity for Asean leaders to show how important regionalism can be at a time when people all over the world are questioning the value of free trade and globalisation.