• OPINION

  Slow growth is a small price for reform

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/02/2015

  » The Thai economy has gained little traction in recent months. Despite the restoration of confidence and the clearing of many legislative bottlenecks since the middle of last year, GDP growth still came in at just 0.7% in 2014. Nor have we seen any big return of momentum in domestic consumption or investment. Even during the recent New Year festivities, consumer spending was weak, despite the long holiday period. There isn't much to celebrate on the economic front.

• OPINION

  Can we expect sunshine after the economic rain?

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 19/03/2014

  » When it rains, it pours. This rings true for the economy, as the political unrest has significantly hurt an economy already weak from last year.

• OPINION

  Economic prosperity beckons for Laos in the AEC era

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 21/05/2014

  » An interesting neighbour? Most people would immediately assume it’s Myanmar. While we cannot ignore the glittering promise of Myanmar’s emergence, I have noticed more and more that Laos is quietly becoming a force to be reckoned with as we enter the AEC era.

• OPINION

  AI has great potential for social good

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 29/05/2019

  » Earlier this year, I attended EmTech Digital, a leading forum on AI and the latest stage of technology organised by the MIT Technology Review. Interestingly, the major emphasis this year was on ethical AI and the use of AI to solve social issues and to create a positive impact.

• OPINION

  Putting the 'AI' in Thai agriculture

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/07/2018

  » Last month at the SingularityU Summit, I was exposed to some of the latest and most exciting technologies across various sectors. Of particular interest to me were the technological developments within the agricultural sector -- an industry so vital for Thailand.

• OPINION

  China's rise as a global tech leader

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 15/11/2017

  » All eyes are on China as it emerges as a new global leader in technology. Startups are sprouting up in Shanghai and Shenzhen with most successful ones going public at staggering IPO prices.

• OPINION

  Trade and education are an odd couple

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/01/2017

  » On Monday, I attended a keynote speech by Eric Maskin, Nobel Laureate for economics in 2007, organised by Thammasat University and the International Peace Foundation.

• OPINION

  Recovery on thin ice with Trump presidency

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 23/11/2016

  » Donald Trump's win may derail the long journey of global recovery. This seismic shift in the political landscape stems from an internal economic root cause and likely extends into dire economic consequences globally, especially for emerging markets like Thailand. After much inconsistency in Mr Trump's presidential campaign, his team that will be unveiled over the next few weeks will be critical for the global outlook next year. It seems we will be "kept in suspense" into Christmas.

• OPINION

  Strong side effects of ultra-low interest rates

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/08/2016

  » Worldwide growth numbers in the past few years have been disappointing. As more uncertainties arise in the global economy, central bankers are taking ever more drastic measures in desperation to save growth. In July, one month after the Brexit result, the Bank of England cut its interest rates to a historic low to stave off potential impacts from the fallout. Central banks around the world too have taken their policy rates to unprecedentedly low levels.

• OPINION

  Who's afraid of automation and robots?

  News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 20/07/2016

  » The recent Toyota Motor Thailand's layoff of 800 employees has caused quite a stir. Luckily, this incident turned out to be an isolated case, and not a prelude to mass unemployment. Yet, a real threat is imminent as the world's economies, advanced and emerging alike, are entering a brave new world of automation.

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