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Unlocking potential in South Asia
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/12/2021
» South Asia, home to nearly two billion people, has been among the fastest-growing regions in the world over the past decade. Yet intraregional trade is well below expected levels, suggesting that regional spillover from the growth of some individual countries has been limited.
Supply chains refined
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 28/06/2021
» The significant disruptions to supply chains worldwide caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for Asia Pacific countries to consider policies and strategies that will improve resilience.
In search of the middle ground
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 31/05/2021
» As the African proverb goes, when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. The intensifying China-US rivalry is putting mounting pressure on smaller countries, and Southeast Asian economies are no exception.
Pandemic exposes flaws in food supply
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 01/06/2020
» While anti-Covid-19 measures have been relaxed in Thailand, it is undeniable that many in the country still have to face the grim reality of an unprecedented economic slump brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. One way of preventing the massive layoffs from turning into a disaster is by building networks to bolster food security.
Sowing seeds of healthy lifestyles
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 01/02/2020
» It has been said that the secret to growing the right fruit rests with sowing the right seeds. This belief has galvanised a woman's quest for food security, which in turn has given birth to a unique movement.
Keeping the 'seafood supermarket' above water
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 02/03/2019
» Nestled in Phangnga Bay about 20 kilometres east of Phuket is Baan Bang La, a small Muslim village of 150 households. It is surrounded by lush mangrove forests and untouched coral reefs. Local residents make a living from aquaculture, coastal fishing and small-scale rubber farms.