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Myanmar tests Asean unity again
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2022
» Feb 1 was a day of celebration as millions marked the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. But it was also a day of sober reflection as it reminded us about the military takeover in Myanmar exactly a year ago.
Tech for everyone
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 15/02/2021
» For many people, seeing a lot of old people in a hospital is something expected, even mundane. But for Dr Kanapon Phumratprapin, it was a challenge that he wanted to help solve.
Data dilemma
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/12/2019
» In the digital world, data is king. Businesses now understand that in order to stay relevant and ahead of competitors, they need data to know more about their customers. The more you know, the more products and services you can sell in a more personalised way, which is what buyers want.
Trump's North Korean appeasement
Asia focus, Christopher Hill, Published on 30/09/2019
» Having met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un three times -- all to great fanfare -- US President Donald Trump may still believe that denuclearisation is under way in the Hermit Kingdom. If so, he is the probably the only one who does, given North Korea's frequent missile tests and upgrades to its weapons.
What China can gain from Trump's trade war
Asia focus, Keyu Jin, Published on 22/10/2018
» The world's two largest economies -- China and the United States -- are engaged in a full-blown trade war, and what US President Donald Trump hoped would be a blitzkrieg has turned out to be more like trench combat.
Can Modi repeat?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 24/09/2018
» A day is a long time in politics, so they say. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power for four years and four months, and his day of reckoning with the voters is still seven months away.
Asia's memorable World Cup
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/07/2018
» The World Cup approaches its semi-final round this week minus any African or Asian contenders, but Asian teams did much better than I thought they would. I do not think I was the only observer who erred on the side of pessimism before the tournament started with a record five Asian teams.
Confidence builder
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 07/05/2018
» While today's young people are generally better connected and educated than ever, the so-called Millennial generation worldwide continues to suffer from historically high unemployment following the Great Recession of the late 2000s.