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    Moving towards digital government

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 19/09/2018

    » I recently joined a panel discussion at the Ministry of Commerce's forum on technology development and connectivity in the CLMVT (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand) region. Talking about this topic often brings us to physical connectivity like road and rail; while we overlook another important aspect of connectivity especially in this era -- the flow of information or data across countries. This type of connectivity forms a crucial part in supporting sustainable development and shared prosperity.

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    Megaprojects provide stimulus and long-term gains

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/02/2016

    » The volatility in global financial markets has recently picked up again on the back of a series of mediocre economic data across the globe. Poor results for Thai exports in 2015 could very well extend further, putting a spotlight on the need for public investment more than ever. Without a doubt, the cabinet will be called upon to churn out the public infrastructure projects as promised.

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    Thai women need to break the glass ceiling

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/06/2015

    » As Thailand seeks to bridge the human resources gap expected to widen in the years ahead, we should keep women in mind. The question is whether the nation is fully tapping into the much-needed talents of female workers and managers.

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    Ageing without wealth mars golden years

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 18/03/2015

    » Thailand is already an ageing society, with roughly 10 million Thais over the age of 60. This amounts to roughly 15% of the population. By 2030, this number will rise to 25%. Our declining birth rate and rising life expectancy are driving the change. Of course, it's good news that we have reached the stage of development where we live 74 years on average.

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    Three strategies for long-term growth

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 22/10/2014

    » Recent discussion of Thailand's big reform push has focused on issues of social stability. However, the economic fundamentals also need serious — if not more urgent — attention, given the economy's remarkably weak performance over the past seven years.

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    Time to refocus our exporting strengths

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 17/09/2014

    » Thailand's exports have suffered such a great fall. Our performance has been disappointing since 2012. We at the SCB Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) expect total exports for 2014 to grow by around 1% yearly.

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    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.

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    Unravelling the political Gordian Knot

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 16/04/2014

    » Thai politics is no longer the art of the possible. Thailand has been without a fully functioning government for more than four months. Political unrest and legal maneuverings have intensified and complicated the conflict such that it now seems impossible to reach a viable solution.

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    Rebalancing China is possible, but at what cost?

    News, Sutapa Amornvivat, Published on 19/02/2014

    » In November, China’s new leaders spelled out the reform agenda, which is a key product of the so-called Third Plenum. The stated reforms are extensive, comprising some 21,500 words; the objective is to put China in the A-league. Specifically, China aims to double its GDP per capita by 2020 — securing its status as the world’s largest economy, just before the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party in 2021.

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