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Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Thomas Noto Suoneto & Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
Army looking to 'paralyse' Cambodia's armed forces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» The army's objective following the latest border clashes with Cambodia is to paralyse Cambodia's military capabilities for a long time to ensure the safety of future generations of Thais, said army chief-of-staff Chaiyaphreuk Duangpraphat.
'Beach' balm: Maya Bay's ecosystem recovering, says dept
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2018
» The ecology of the famed Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi is making a gradual recovery with the number of corals and sightings of reef sharks off the coast on the upswing, according to Chongkhlai Wongphongsathon, deputy director-general of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Maya Bay's coral 50% destroyed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2018
» Certain chemicals in sunscreen products are to blame for the death of more than half of the corals at the famed Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island in Krabi, said Songtham Suksawang, director of the National Park Office.
Ukraine's stagnant war back in focus
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 07/06/2018
» Four years into a stalemated war, it takes something very big or very bizarre to get Ukraine back into the headlines. Even the news in April that the United States has started delivering lethal weapons (Javelin anti-tank missiles) to Ukraine didn't do the trick, but the non-assassination of Arkady Babchenko last week did just fine.
Malaysia's vote a model for SE Asia
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/05/2018
» Southeast Asia has been a hotbed of issues that are not democratic in nature, but Wednesday's outpouring of Malaysia voters, showing their frustration by voting out a government accused of massive corruption, has shown a path for other nations to follow.