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Making tourism seamless
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2016
» One of the most frequently heard buzzwords in the long drive toward Asean integration has been "connectivity", which applies to everything from roads and railways to financial markets and cultural exchanges. Making travel seamless is also a key element in the future success of tourism for Thailand and its neighbours.
Tightening the Belt
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 04/07/2016
» China's attempt to share its investment capital with the world and project its economic might through the Belt and Road (B&R) initiative has captured the interest of countries with desperate infrastructure needs, including Asean economies looking to secure long-term growth.
China's white-collar blues
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/07/2016
» Lower labour costs in Thailand and emerging Southeast Asian economies have eroded China's competitiveness, prompting a growing number of businesses to relocate their production from the mainland to Asean.
Cash for coupling
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 11/07/2016
» Marriages are made in heaven and there is someone special for everyone. So they say.
Korean businesses tune in to Asean opportunities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2016
» Amid growing awareness about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), member states are being encouraged to further strengthen their integration to draw interest from Korean companies that are exploring more opportunities in the region.
The cost of malnutrition
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/07/2016
» Asia Pacific has witnessed unprecedented economic development over the past four decades but the region is still home to two-thirds of the world's undernourished population, while at the same time facing alarming signs of obesity.
Myanmar's mobile revolution
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 20/06/2016
» Myanmar has seen massive growth in internet penetration, mobile phone adoption and social media usage in the past few years, spurred by the end of direct military rule and rapid opening up of its market after decades of isolation.
HIV milestone underlines strength of Thai health system
Asia focus, Karnplu Itthiratanakomol, Published on 13/06/2016
» "I was so happy to hear it when the doctor said he was HIV negative," was the relieved reaction of Anya Nopalit, who recalls being told about her baby after learning that she was HIV positive during her pregnancy 16 years ago.
Mission to India
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 13/06/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha can expect a warm welcome when he arrives in India on Thursday, but no endorsement, implicit or explicit, of the military regime he heads.
India on the rebound
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 13/06/2016
» Riding on huge government spending on infrastructure and the introduction of a series of economic reforms, the Indian economy is showing signs of recovery after a few sluggish quarters.