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India seeks strong growth as key tests loom
Oped, Published on 02/12/2025
» In the aftermath of World War II, the end of colonial rule produced a wave of newly independent -- and mostly poor -- countries, which were labelled "developing economies".
VAT hikes alone won't narrow deficit
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» This article is not meant to attack Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) for the fiscal years from 2026 to 2030. It is meant to emphasise the fragility of a Thai fiscal position that requires multiple revenue enhancement measures.
Intent matters
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/11/2025
» Re: "Critics question PM's MoU on scams", (BP, Nov 8) & "No conclusion yet on MoUs, panel says", (BP, Oct 28).
Fading city spirit
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/11/2025
» Re: "Bangkok's clean streets, empty souls", (Opinion, Nov 10).
Pedestrian peril
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/11/2025
» Re: "Public Safety No 1", (Editorial, Oct 22).
Inhaler shame
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/11/2025
» Re: "Inhaler fuss 'a lesson'", (Opinion, Nov 3).
Time to focus on climate funding
Oped, Published on 04/11/2025
» Discussions about climate finance often focus on the most vulnerable countries, such as small island developing states -- and for good reason. But the nine major emerging-market economies (EMEs) -- Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey -- also have significant climate-finance needs, which must be met if the world is to have any chance of achieving its climate goals. Nowhere are those needs larger than in China.
Populism fails
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/10/2025
» Re: "Populism takes priority", (BP, Oct 18).
Narcotic nightmare
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/10/2025
» Re: "Drug policy fails", (PostBag, Oct 8) & "PM hails successful drug suppression campaign", (BP, Oct 4).
Social justice the key to prosperity
Oped, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thirty years ago, 186 countries met in Copenhagen for the first Social Summit for Social Development. The gathering was the largest meeting of world leaders ever at the time. By the end of the summit, their agenda was clear: the challenges faced by our societies are global, and so are the solutions.