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  • GENERAL

    KBank eyes gain for regional banking

    Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/02/2024

    » Kasikornbank (KBank) is projecting 20% revenue growth for its regional banking business this year, in line with economic growth in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.

  • OPINION

    Going green on catalytic capital

    Oped, Published on 28/02/2024

    » The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28) concluded with a landmark agreement to shift away from fossil fuels and triple the world's renewable-energy capacity. While this is a step in the right direction, how can we ensure that emerging economies have the necessary resources to achieve a just clean-energy transition?

  • OPINION

    Asean now 'really' matters to Australia

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/02/2024

    » The Albanese government has repeatedly declared that Asean matters to Australia. In the past, such an assertion often drew a quick response, with "really?" being the most common reply. Today, that is no longer the case. Asean "really" does matter to Australia. However, whether Australia matters to Asean remains to be seen.

  • OPINION

    Thailand's 2043 security outlook

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/02/2024

    » Under an increasingly polarised world underlined by the strategic competition between global superpowers -- along with their friends and alliances, it is not surprising that Thailand views the global security landscape with trepidation. Such a trend is a litmus test for middle and smaller power nations to navigate their security policies and engagements. They do not have many choices; nevertheless, these small and medium-sized countries can either align themselves with the most prominent powers or lesser ones that can protect their national interests, or they can get together and use their combined strength to deter the hegemonic ambition of outside powers. Staying alone and pursuing one's pathway without supporting partners is not an option.

  • OPINION

    Key portals to Global Digital Compact

    Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/02/2024

    » This year will witness the formulation and adoption of the UN-backed Global Digital Compact if all goes as planned. It will provide a policy framework for digital relations worldwide, although not yet equivalent to a binding treaty. What, then, are the stakes, the key portals to the digital future?

  • OPINION

    Lao Asean chair: better comfort level

    Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/02/2024

    » The outgrowth of the latest Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Luang Prabang last week palpably shows a better comfort level between the host and their colleagues. Such a casual atmosphere generated better outcomes without politicising or dragging on contentious issues. Most importantly, Vientiane's diplomatic finesse is highly visible in its third chairmanship in approaching Asean-related issues and challenges: the thinking is less is more with clear-cut priorities. If this trajectory continues, the Lao chair will be lauded.

  • GENERAL

    Balancing 2 large projects

    Business, Published on 05/02/2024

    » The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

  • OPINION

    Why we need to care about Myanmar

    Oped, Johanna Son, Published on 03/02/2024

    » Myanmar is entering its fourth year since the Feb 1, 2021 military coup. Its multiple crises continue -- a mix of economic difficulties and a humanitarian catastrophe -- at a time when armed conflict, including anti-junta resistance, has now spread to most of its regions.

  • OPINION

    Myanmar revolts against dictatorship

    Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/02/2024

    » When Myanmar's military coup took place three years ago, few thought it would turn out this way. Never has a military in Southeast Asia staged a successful coup and then failed to consolidate power afterwards. Yet this is precisely what's happening in Myanmar. A fierce and determined coalition of resistance forces is in the process of prevailing over Myanmar's battle-hardened army.

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