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Gold price could edge higher
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/10/2023
» Global gold prices could hit US$1,875 per ounce in the near term as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending soon, according to the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
World mustn't forget Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2022
» With all eyes focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, Southeast Asia and the world should not forget about what has been going on in Myanmar. The military shows no signs of stopping its brutal campaign of violence against the people, who continue to fight for the democracy that was stolen from them 14 months ago.
Little progress in war on graft
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/03/2019
» Corruption is rarely out of the news in Southeast Asia, but the last three weeks have been busier than usual. In Vietnam, two former information ministers were arrested on suspicion of mismanaging public investment. The prosecution order issued on Feb 23 for Nguyen Bac Son and Truong Minh Tuan accuses them of "violations of regulations on management and use of public investment capital that cause serious consequences". The news cast a shadow over Hanoi's preparations fo the Trump-Kim nuclear summit.
Unfortunate fallout from Qatar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/06/2017
» It annoys me deeply when political leaders embark on big power plays without taking into account the well-being of their own people. A case in point is the fallout from the escalating showdown between Qatar and states led by Saudi Arabia, the biggest political crisis in the Middle East in years.
Plugging the gaps in airport security
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2016
» I am heading to Geneva next week on a five-day business trip and will spend the following week in Italy on vacation. I look forward to the joys of escaping steamy Bangkok and exploring Venice, Florence and Rome.
Firms fear blacklist
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/03/2012
» Thailand risks being downgraded to a blacklist by the anti-money laundering Financial Action Task Force (FATF) within a year, say business leaders repeating their call for the government to immediately address the issue.Thailand's current "high-risk" status already threatens long-term impacts including reduced foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, international trade, financial transactions, and tourism, noted business chiefs at a roundtable hosted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).