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    China's futile war on Western values

    Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 16/02/2015

    » The news from China these days is mostly depressing, owing to the government's escalating crackdown on its critics. But what few observers — particularly economic analysts — seem to understand is that the Chinese leadership's fight against liberalism and "Western values" is directly undermining its efforts to root out official corruption, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and deepen engagement with the outside world.

  • THAILAND

    Power shift

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/02/2015

    » The Fukushima accident in Japan in 2011 put the brakes on several years of rapid increases in new nuclear power plant construction worldwide. But despite the increased concerns over the safety of nuclear technology since 2011, a number of Asian countries are continuing to pursue their nuclear energy ambitions in order to strengthen national energy security and mitigate climate change impacts.

  • BUSINESS

    What next for Thailand-Africa relations?

    Asia focus, Vivek Dhawan, Published on 16/02/2015

    » The website is still up, http://thaiafrica.mfa.go.th/, replete with pictures of Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania together with Thai dignitaries. But the last update of the site, in December 2013, strongly suggests that the Thailand-Africa Initiative — intended to "enhance partnership on economic cooperation, development cooperation, and forge a common voice in world affairs" — is moribund, if not actually dead in the water.

  • BUSINESS

    Stand up for strolling shoppers

    Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/02/2015

    » I hope I don't bore you with another piece related to the lead story of today's Asia Focus, but I have to say that it's high time we all demanded our right to be able to move freely on the footpaths of Bangkok.

  • BUSINESS

    Hotel giants on the move

    Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/02/2015

    » A sharp increase in tourist numbers for both Thailand and Japan has prompted a hotel boom that Dusit International, one of the region's leading hospitality chains, is determined to tap.

  • BUSINESS

    Equal access for all the next challenge

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015

    » Rapid urbanisation has given rise to greater demand from disabled people for the same access to city amenities as all other citizens enjoy. With a push from government, big cities across the region are adjusting to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.

  • BUSINESS

    Shopping star

    Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 23/02/2015

    » There are only a few shopping areas in the world where one could possibly lose track of time and surrender to the experience. In Asia, the Ginza in Tokyo, Orchard Road in Singapore and Central in Hong Kong come to mind. Ratchaprasong in Bangkok wants to join that select club.

  • BUSINESS

    Jetro: China's loss not necessarily Asean's gain

    Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/02/2015

    » While China is losing its appeal as a destination for Japanese investors as tensions between the two giants rise, the conventional wisdom that Asean is drawing more Japanese investment as a result may be overstated, a new survey suggests.

  • BUSINESS

    Thai SEZs could help border trade boom

    Asia focus, Published on 26/01/2015

    » As the Asean Economic Community (AEC) draws near, many countries in the region are adjusting their strategies to take advantage of growing border trade.

  • BUSINESS

    Seoul festival shines spotlight on Asean films

    Asia focus, Published on 26/01/2015

    » The film industry is developing rapidly in Asean but some countries have yet to tap into the trend. In Laos, only one or two movies are produced each year and the general public is largely unaware of them. Screening venues are limited, making it even harder for local filmmakers to show their work and earn a living.

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