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Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
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Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
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Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
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In China's shadow
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Home to 1.3 billion people spread across a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, China is a force to be reckoned with. "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold" sums up the profound impact the world's second largest economy now has on global affairs.
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Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
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Ma says next 30 years will define Asia
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/10/2016
» The next 30 years will be critical for the digital age because of online and offline retail platforms, the Internet of Things, internet-based financing for greater financial inclusion and new technological knowledge, says Chinese internet billionaire and Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma.
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Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
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Sino-Thai rail project put back on track
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/09/2016
» Nanning: Construction for the first phase of the Sino-Thai high-speed railway is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year as bilateral talks between the two governments are wrapping up, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
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Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
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The rise of fintech
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/10/2016
» Financial technology, or fintech, is a great example of how Asian markets are leading consumer-focused innovation in response to tremendous growth potential among a large and increasingly affluent population, experts say.
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