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    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.

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    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.

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    Shaping the Asean identity

    Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/09/2021

    » The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has come a long way in building its identity in the 54 years since it was founded. The concept of a regional community is well developed in areas such as trade and economic cooperation, but the cultural dimension remains a challenge.

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    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.

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    Food safety and fake news

    Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 14/12/2020

    » The spread of Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains and international trade across the region. The implications for food supplies have been considerable, with public concern growing about the safety of what we eat and drink.

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    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.

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