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Development the natural way
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/07/2022
» Southeast Asian countries don't have to follow the economic development models of the last century to grow and thrive, say advocates for a nature-based economic model.
New Asean-US era
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 13/06/2022
» The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.
Mutual trust needed to strengthen digital economy
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 06/06/2022
» Digital technology has been recognised as one of the keys to achieving the Asean 2025 vision to create a "politically cohesive, economically integrated and socially responsible community" in Southeast Asia.
Three-way link
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 07/02/2022
» Facing an increasingly uncertain strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States and one of its key allies -- South Korea -- are pursuing increased cooperation beyond Northeast Asia, a path that is expected to lead them to Southeast Asia.
What a waste
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/10/2021
» Crates of paper, metal, plastic and unwanted rubbish from developed countries are piled up at ports in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, while vast toxic wastelands of imported plastics have emerged across Malaysia.
Biodiversity dividend
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 16/08/2021
» Making biodiversity an integral part of economic and development strategy can bring a return on investment in economic, social and environmental terms. Southeast Asia, home to at least 60% of the world's tropical peatlands, 42% of all mangroves and 15% of tropical forests, has huge potential to capitalise such investments.
Innovation race
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 05/04/2021
» Asia's middle-income countries have undergone significant economic transformation and enjoyed dramatic growth in the past decade. Yet, many still lack the ability to create innovation essential for driving productivity, economic development and sustainability, all of which are critical for their future prosperity.
Circular economy setback
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 19/10/2020
» Prior to the emergence of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the recycled plastics industry had been making significant progress in its journey to end plastic waste. It was seeing positive results from high consumer and regulatory pressure on brands worldwide to improve their commitments to sustainability.
Indigenous voices raised
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 07/09/2020
» Minorities and indigenous people are often among the most marginalised communities in many societies. Systemically excluded from participation in the socio‐economic life of many countries, they lack access to political power and encounter obstacles to asserting their identity.
From IUU black spot to clean fishing hub
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 05/10/2019
» Narathip Puekpongsai stays glued to the radar screen at the Fishing Monitoring Centre (FMC). He picks up moving spots on the radar indicating two commercial fishing trawlers were getting too close to artificial reefs in the restricted three-mile (4.8km) radius zone.