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US' diplomatic overtures to Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2021
» The visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris to Southeast Asia later this month underlines the importance of the 10-member bloc to US foreign policy strategy under Joe Biden's presidency.
Riding the dragon
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 19/04/2021
» The growing economic and political influence of China has challenged the powerful nations of the West, particularly the United States, to respond in new ways.
Our thirst for semiconductors
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 29/03/2021
» Taiwan is facing its worst drought in 56 years, an event that is having an unexpected impact on its position as a global semiconductor production hub.
Ready to deliver
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 23/11/2020
» Emerging from a fortnight in quarantine after returning from his home country Malaysia, Tien-long Woon is eager to get back to business in Thailand. “Fantastic” is the word he uses to describe his first reaction to the world outside and a taste of local ice-cream to celebrate.
Airport cluster boosts Greater Bay Area
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 24/08/2020
» Despite the catastrophic impact of the Covid-19 crisis on airline travel, China is pushing ahead with the construction of an airport cluster in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, in a bid to support its ambitious goals for this dynamic economic region of 70 million people.
China's new aviation logistics hub
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 13/07/2020
» China is one of many countries seeking to strengthen the security of its supply chain in the wake of severe disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The country is improving its international express services and investing in a global aviation logistics hub as part of this move.
Indonesia on the mend
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/06/2020
» Indonesia is moving to reopen its economy even as coronavirus infections continue to surge and Surabaya, the country's second-largest city, has emerged as a new hotspot.
Identity defender
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 08/06/2020
» In today's deeply interconnected world, protecting our identity is a growing cause for concern. Everything we use to prove who we are, from ID cards and passports to access cards at our workplaces, is underpinned by a lot of impressive technology. But bad actors with equally impressive hacking skills are always lurking in the background, ready to compromise the latest advances in security.
Something to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/02/2020
» The Indonesian government has added another cultural event of its ethnic Chinese community to its official list of top attractions in a bid to lure more domestic and international tourists.
Profit with purpose
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 25/11/2019
» Businesses today operate in a fishbowl, with their every move scrutinised by all kinds of interest groups. A single misstep can set off an online firestorm and seriously harm a company's reputation and bottom line.