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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.
Exit strategy needed
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 01/11/2021
» The swift and steady progress of the Asean+3 economies -- the latter are China, Japan and South Korea -- in mass vaccinations will be a game-changer for containing Covid-19 and spurring economic recovery.
Bright outlook for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2021
» Asean's future is bright and it will benefit further from emerging themes related to the consumption economy, says Standard Chartered.
Are we ready for an Asean travel balloon?
Asia focus, Jayant Menon, Published on 04/01/2021
» Air travel in Asean remains highly restricted, especially compared to most other regions. With Covid-19 vaccines now being rolled out, should countries wait before opening borders?
India-Sri Lanka commercial diplomacy
Asia focus, Srimal Fernando, Published on 23/11/2020
» India’s rising leadership role in the region, growing engagement with Asean and within forums such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is helping to protect the common interests of India and its southern island neighbour Sri Lanka.
Real-time payment push
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/08/2020
» Southeast Asia has been making great strides in terms of innovation in real-time payments as countries work to ensure the strength and competitiveness of their financial systems.
Lives vs livelihood debated during Indian lockdown
Asia focus, Nikhil Kumar, Published on 27/04/2020
» Birendra Chahal is like a person who is all dressed up but has nowhere to go. The owner of a garment export factory in Greater Noida, 40km east of New Delhi, he was all ready to restart operations on April 20, but local authorities had other plans.
Not only rising, but leading
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 24/02/2020
» The question of how important Asian economies are for global growth is no longer debatable. The region has become and will continue to be the centre of global economic activity for many decades to come. But the rise of Asia has been faster and more impactful than most forecasters expected.
Non-tariff barriers in Asean stir rising frustration
Asia focus, Ken Lohatepanont, Published on 15/07/2019
» Business leaders operating in Southeast Asia have expressed mounting concerns about the increase in non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in the region, saying they are keeping the region from reaching its full potential.
Digital payment empowering millions more Asians
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 03/06/2019
» When it comes to digital payment, there is no place more exciting than Asia-Pacific these days. The growth and availability of online and mobile payment services is putting the region on course to be a global leader in cashless transactions.