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Lessons from Hun Sen's Cambodia
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/08/2023
» If international relations experts and scholars want to study a small state's diplomatic manoeuvres amid the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, they should make Cambodia their case study. With a new prime minister, Hun Manet, now in charge, the question remains: Will he be able to keep up with his father's multipolar politics?
Online boost for Rcep trade
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2023
» The government is pushing for a steady expansion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (Rcep), helped by increasing online sales channels, according to deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek.
Possible Thai rice curbs rattle world market
Published on 02/08/2023
» A proposal by Thai authorities for farmers reduce rice planting to save water following poor rainfall poses a fresh threat to global supply after India banned some shipments of the grain.
Economy in limbo amid logjam
Business, Published on 31/07/2023
» The private sector is concerned that the extended delay in the formation of the new government could lead to a greater degree of political and public policy uncertainty and adversely impact the economy.
What happened to all those Chinese tourists?
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2023
» Before Covid-19, Malaysia’s luxury mall beneath Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Towers echoed with the sound of Chinese tourists and their dialects. But recently, during a busy dinner hour, they were missing. Din, the mall’s outlet of famous Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung, a favourite of Chinese tourists, was half-full with local Malaysians and Middle Eastern customers. When I asked a cashier whether they had served many Chinese lately, she shook her head with a tight smile.
Going global
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» Why are Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to penetrate foreign markets as other countries do? Apart from a lack of courage in tackling obstacles to international trade, Thai SMEs' lack of research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors hindering them from entering the global market.
Asian shares subdued as rate worries resurface
Business, Published on 22/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares were subdued yesterday after Wall Street retreated on fresh signs of US labour-market resiliency, which could support another increase in interest rates after an expected move next week.
Baht at two-month high on political optimism
Published on 20/07/2023
» The baht strengthened against an easing dollar on Thursday after signs of a premiership battle ending improved investor sentiment, although equity markets in the region struggled for direction.
PIM International College Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 'PIM International Star Network'
Published on 19/07/2023
» PIM International College hosted the 'PIM International Star Network' event to extend a warm welcome to its international alumni, including graduates and Master's Degree holders, who returned to visit their alma mater, which they consider their second home.
Easing political uncertainty pushes baht to 2-month high
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Thai baht led gains among Asian currencies on Tuesday, scaling a two-month peak, as hopes of a resolution of a political logjam in Thailand and a softer United States dollar improved investor sentiment.