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Govts urged to 're-skill' workers
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Asean region is set to experience a skilled labour shortage in the future, due to the mismatch between the qualifications held by existing workers and the skill sets needed to achieve and succeed in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), a seminar was told.
Business forum maps out digital future
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2019
» Growth in the Asean digital economy is expected to triple to US$240 billion over the next six years thanks to an expanding middle-class population, greater internet access and changing trade models, the Asean Business and Investment Summit 2019 (Abis) was told.
'Overwhelmed' Hamilton wins sixth world title
AFP, Published on 04/11/2019
» AUSTIN: Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth world title, but not in the style he hoped for on Sunday when he finished second behind his triumphant Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in an eventful United States Grand Prix.
China 'committed' to support Asean's role
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/11/2019
» Beijing has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Asean's centrality in the region at the 22nd Asean-China Summit on Sunday.
Let Rohingya return: UN
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/11/2019
» United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeated his his call for the safe, dignified and voluntary return of displaced Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar's restive Rakhine state.
Double delight for Thais at Macau Open
Sports, Published on 04/11/2019
» Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai and men's singles specialist Sitthikom Thammasin were crowned champions at the US$150,000 Macau Open on Sunday.
FA Cup champions Port hope for impressive ACL debut
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/11/2019
» After her team's triumph in the FA Cup final on Saturday night, Port chairwoman Nualphan Lamsam has promised to put in all-out effort to make an impressive debut in the 2020 AFC Champions League.
Asean-Fifa accord sparks optimism
Sports, Published on 04/11/2019
» Asean hopes its collaboration with Fifa will help fulfil the Southeast Asian organisation's ambition to bring the 2034 World Cup to the region.
Giants vie for influence in Myanmar
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/11/2019
» Behind the scenes of this year's Asean and East Asian summits, currently taking place in Bangkok, the region's key nations -- China, India and Japan -- are engaged in a quiet battle for greater influence in Myanmar. While on the sidelines, the countries of Asean, especially Thailand, as the current chair of the regional organisation, are offering qualified support for its problematic ally, largely behind the scenes.
Pressure's off
News, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2019
» Aung San Suu Kyi must be rubbing her hands in glee! Everyone at the Asean Summit is busy celebrating "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability".