Only eight out of 296 regional cities in Southeast Asia – where data is recorded – met the World Health Organisation’s guideline for PM2.5 last year. PM2.5 are tiny particles that can cause serious health problems. Continue Reading
“If we patrol at night, they don’t go. When we return at daytime, they go in the river,” Pharong said. Low wages mean guards are forced to take extra work onshore to support their families, taking them away from patrol duties. Each guard receives about US$65 a month from theContinue Reading
As national elections approach, opposition parties, lawyers and sex worker organisations are stepping forward with the drafting of a new law to decriminalise prostitution in Thailand
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To mark International Women’s Day this month, extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post’s Women of the Year.Continue Reading
Fitch Rating’s Janice Chong discusses the parts of the Chinese economy that are most likely to rebound as the country reopens and addresses the impact on its property market.Continue Reading
To understand the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse spooking markets, look no further than events in Jakarta. The Indonesian rupiah’s 3.2% drop since February 1 demonstrates how quickly Asia has resigned itself to the fact that the US Federal Reserve isn’t done tightening. Another batch of too-strong-for-Fed-comfort US employment figures in February only increased the […]Continue Reading
Trade negotiators from 14 countries convene in Bali this week to talk about a Framework for Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. How much the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) secures the interest of businesses and attracts foreign direct investment (FDI) will be a key question on the minds of non-US negotiators. FDI becomes a “carrot” in signing […]Continue Reading
The State Railway of Thailand is inviting companies to put in bids for the commercial development of Bangkok’s new rail hub, the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, as well as stations along the city’s Red Line.Continue Reading
Successful & innovative founders, investors, corporate leaders gather
Opportunity for attendees to learn, be inspired, make valuable connections NEXEA and Digital News Asia (DNA) will host the inaugural DisruptInvest Summit, a startup ecosystem event for corporates and investors, taking place on Thurs Mac 16. The strategic partnership sees both parties bringing their strengths…Continue Reading
The Philippines announced a ban on the import of pork products from Singapore, citing an outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars.Continue Reading