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US paralysis could cripple the world
Asia focus, Published on 07/10/2013
» Although I am tempted to write about the possible sixth cabinet reshuffle by Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, indications are that it won’t happen before mid-November, so I can wait to contribute my two cents later.
Bid for long-term sustainability
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/10/2013
» Regional integration, innovation and long-term sustainability are the prime focuses of the Industry Ministry's 20-year master plan ending in 2031.
Finance chief gets the boot
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2013
» Finance permanent secretary Areepong Bhoocha-oom has been transferred to head the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission.
PM rules out dissolving House if bill fails
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra insists she will not dissolve the House even if parliament fails to pass the 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill for the government's infrastructure development projects.
China rice deal not a set-up, says minister
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2013
» Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan insists the deal to sell 1.2 million tonnes of rice to China is real and that the two governments will sign an agreement in the next two weeks.
A realist at home and abroad
Asia focus, Published on 14/08/2013
» While little is known or written about Bhutan’s new prime minister, even in the South Asian media, Tshering Tobgay knows not only the pulse of the people of his country, but also the delicate dynamics of regional geopolitics.
Hold the flowers for Hun Sen
Asia focus, Published on 05/08/2013
» Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seems to have jumped the gun and put herself in an awkward position by acknowledging the outcome of an election that is still being disputed in Cambodia.
Asia Plus keen on Japan
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/07/2013
» Signs of recovery in the Japanese economy are more solid following over two decades of recession, prompting asset management firms to begin increasing their weight in that country's assets, says Asia Plus Securities' CEO Kongkiat Opaswongkarn.
Shrugs in Shangri-La
Asia focus, Published on 24/06/2013
» Though it has been a democracy in name for five years, Bhutan remains close to British author James Hilton’s description of “Shangri-La”. The word “change” still does not capture the hearts of the people of this Buddhist nation, as was seen in the elections two weeks ago.
Suu Kyi’s ambitions may have to wait
Asia focus, Published on 10/06/2013
» There were few hotter topics over the past week than the dip in the equity markets across Asia, which is supposed to be keeping the wobbly world economy afloat this year. Investors are nervous that the Federal Reserve will turn off its money tap sooner rather than later, believing the US economy to be on the mend, and that could be bad news for stocks.