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Myanmar faces challenge in Indian Ocean
News, Than Tha Aung, Published on 01/04/2017
» When the NLD civilian government took power a year ago, it was expected that there would be some realignment in the country's foreign policy. Particularly, the increased interaction with the US and the West was expected to loosen China's grip on the country. Instead, far from the expected reversal, Beijing has courted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi by ensuring its continued influential role as the main economic partner as well as showing its willingness to play a constructive role in Myanmar's peace making process.
Reinventing the Asean-Sino relationship
News, Than Tha Aung, Published on 29/12/2017
» The New Year is approaching and it's been 50 years since the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) original member countries signed the Bangkok Declaration on Aug 16, 1967.
Beef up Australia-Asean friendship
News, Than Tha Aung, Published on 23/05/2018
» Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Tumbull rolled out the red carpet for the leaders of Asean member countries two months ago. The first Australia-Asean Summit to be held "Down Under" ended with a commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas of economic ties, development initiatives and education. Such statements are nothing short of unsurprising between Asean and its dialogue partners. Some would even discount it as a typical talkfest. What was surprising, however, was when Indonesian President Joko Widodo seemed to welcome the possibility of Australia joining the 10-country regional grouping.
CLM must prepare for 'Industry 4.0'
News, Than Tha Aung, Published on 21/03/2019
» The phrase "Industry 4.0" has become a buzzword in Thailand. From agriculture to education, every sector aims to upgrade to "smart" status. This means the Thai economy is going to be automated, with human-machine interaction elevated to a whole new level.