JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Observers have criticised a stalemate in the implementation of an Asean peace plan for Myanmar, which was agreed upon more than a year ago in response to the military coup in the South-East Asian country. The Myanmar military took over the country in a coup in February last year, ousting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and … [Read more...] about Slow progress of Asean peace plan for Myanmar criticised
Asean opportunities
Peso breaches 55:$1, now Asean’s worst performer
FOREIGN CURRENCY | An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. On Monday, June 27, 2022, the Philippine peso again breached the 55:$1 level after more than 16 years. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — The peso on Monday breached the … [Read more...] about Peso breaches 55:$1, now Asean’s worst performer
Malaysia seeks win-win solution with EU on palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is determined to foster a cordial engagement with the European Union (EU) in search of a win-win solution that can benefit the palm oil industry at large, although the trade bloc has remained in staunch opposition to palm oil trade since 2003. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said Malaysia hopes to channel various … [Read more...] about Malaysia seeks win-win solution with EU on palm oil
Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Press Release The Global Summit of Women 2022 in its 32nd year officially took place in Bangkok over 2 days from 23-25 June. The international forum put Thailand in the limelight with more than 600 participants from over 51 countries in attendance. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s capabilities in hosting an international-standard forum and … [Read more...] about Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Choosing to be child-free
Sorry, Ma and Pa—you may have to wait a long time before you see your first apo. That is, if a growing number of millennials are to have it their way. Any sample of 20- and 30-somethings in 2019 might look like this: Half are proudly documenting their babies’ every burp and quip, while the other half is flinching at the mere thought of having kids themselves. It’s no secret … [Read more...] about Choosing to be child-free