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Can Thai fruit restore economic health?
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 09/03/2020
» Thailand's fruit exporters are anxiously hoping that the worst effects of the Covid-19 outbreak will soon be over, as otherwise fruit sales will become another casualty of the virus. Fruit exports have been a star performer for Thailand over the past couple of years, driven mainly by demand from China. In 2018 Thailand's fresh fruit exports to China rose by almost 50% to 700,000 tonnes, and in the first half of last year they rose by a further 123%.
Powering Vietnam
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 09/03/2020
» As they step up efforts to combat climate change, many countries are pursuing an energy transition to reduce carbon emissions and develop renewable sources. Vietnam is no exception.
No country for women
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/03/2020
» Since the dawn of recorded history, women have been stigmatised by the world "less". They are slaves to bias and prejudice merely because of their gender. The notion of less takes tangible form in terms of reduced resources, opportunities, earnings and power, among other aspects.
China's tea industry at risk
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 16/03/2020
» China is facing a shortage of tea pickers, in part due to a lack of interest among young Chinese people. Many young people are shunning the highly seasonal and labour-intensive work, opting instead for companies that offer a stable year-round salary.
Funny business
Asia focus, Nikhil Kumar, Published on 16/03/2020
» Navin Prabhakar became a household name in 2005 when he appeared on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge on television. Today he is among the standup comedians making a good living by making corporate executives and employees laugh.
Beyond Abenomics: Japan needs more reforms
Asia focus, Akira Kawamoto, Published on 16/03/2020
» Since taking office at the end of 2012, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has transformed the country's macroeconomic management. But the "Abenomics" experiment may soon start drawing to a close.
Taiwan's next steps
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 16/03/2020
» Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has become well-known over the past four years for her firm stand against China's claims to the island republic, to the consternation of Beijing.
Jakarta opens anti-virus money tap
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/03/2020
» The Indonesian government has pledged to disburse 27 trillion rupiah (US$1.7 billion) in response to the coronavirus outbreak, as cases continue to rise with a higher death rate than in other countries in the region.
Serving two worlds
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2020
» Doanh Chau has a big plan for Vietnam, the country where he began his life, even though he has not lived there for decades.
Racism and fear in viral times
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 23/03/2020
» On Feb 24, a 23-year-old Singaporean student studying in the UK was attacked by two teenagers, the BBC reported. The selfies he took of his bloodied nose and swollen eyes went viral on social media, along with his description of the incident. The shocking images stirred widespread discussion among Asian communities online.