Cambodia and Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Cambodia and Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

The two countries agreed to hold talks using their General Border Committee, an established bilateral mechanism, with Thailand proposing that it takes place at the border line in the Thai province of Chanthaburi, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told a briefing in Kuala Lumpur.

<Cambodia and Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>

With war in mind, Thai military rolls out battle plans on Cambodia front

With war in mind, Thai military rolls out battle plans on Cambodia front

Show of force is designed to deter Phnom Penh from escalating conflict, analysts say

<With war in mind, Thai military rolls out battle plans on Cambodia front - Nikkei Asia>

Myanmar, Thailand hit by deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

Myanmar, Thailand hit by deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake

Three fatalities reported in Bangkok after high-rise condo under construction collapses

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Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impact on Singapore and Indonesia(8)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

As widely known, the ASEAN consists of 10 member states. 5 countries including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are located in the continental ASEAN. Remaining 5 countries, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines are positioned in the maritime area. 

Since its foundation slightly more than 50 years ago, the ASEAN has evolved into one of the most dynamic regions with speedy economic achievements. 

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(8)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

As widely known, the ASEAN consists of 10 member states. 5 countries including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are located in the continental ASEAN. Remaining 5 countries, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines are positioned in the maritime area. 

Since its foundation slightly more than 50 years ago, the ASEAN has evolved into one of the most dynamic regions with speedy economic achievements. Experts have pointed out that the ASEAN's remarkable performance has been greatly attributed to its economic cooperation and integration initiatives picking up steam over the last two decades. 

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(7)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

A local expert in Indonesia pictures potential changes in the region that the AEC may bring in the upcoming days. "People in Vietnam will start to learn the Thai language to drive taxies in Bangkok. There will be Laotians who will pick up Javanese text books to become cab drivers in Jakarta."

Actually, Singapore has been importing housekeepers from its neighbors, Indonesia and the Philippines in particular. However, it will be highly likely that more human resources in various fields of the region will cross the borders of the ASEAN members with no limitation. In doing so, physical barriers will be torn down and regional exchanges and trades will be fairly accelerated.

City U students' business plans clinch top international awards(2)

City U students' business plans to market fish technology win top international awards

The three students - from the departments of marketing, manufacturing engineering and engineering management, and accountancy - formulated their business plan by drawing on their interdisciplinary knowledge, experience and learning to design a conceptual framework for manufacturers of food and healthcare products. 

The CityU team beat more than 250 undergraduate teams to win the Hong Kong competition of the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards in April 2010, and a few months later secured the Best of the Best Award at the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Regional Awards in Malaysia, beating more than 1,000 teams from Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. In addition, two of the team members came in third with a similar proposal in the 5th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition organised by Singapore Management University last July, competing with over 800 tertiary students from 40 countries.

How I became interested in Southeast Asia(6)

Brief story of how I became interested in Southeast Asia including Indonesia

In 2015, I began my own business of market research and consulting in Indonesia, KOWATREE based upon my experience in Bandung. 

And I have further joined ASEAN Business Center, a Southeast Asia-specialized consulting service provider since 2016. I have conducted several market research projects for the Thailand government.

 

I also led a Korean fintech delegation to Jakarta so that they would develop the Indonesian fintech market. Nowadays the importance of Southeast Asia is getting highlighted as the region's economic clout has been growing in the international stage. 

City U students' business plans win top international awards

City U students' business plans to market fish technology win top international awards

Hong Kong: Three students from different faculties at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have created an award winning business plan aimed at marketing transgenic fish technology developed by scientists at CityU. 

The technology detects estrogen disruptors in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and plastics in an efficient, cost-effective way. Estrogen disruptors are substances that interfere with the hormonal system in the body, a growing concern worldwide. The CityU researchers had found that their new testing mechanism was around 60% more efficient compared to existing chemical tests.

The three students - from the departments of marketing, manufacturing engineering and engineering management, and accountancy - formulated their business plan by drawing on their interdisciplinary knowledge, experience and learning to design a conceptual framework for manufacturers of food and healthcare products.

The CityU team beat more than 250 undergraduate teams to win the Hong Kong competition of the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards in April 2010, and a few months later secured the Best of the Best Award at the HSBC Young Entrepreneur Regional Awards in Malaysia, beating more than 1,000 teams from Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. In addition, two of the team members came in third with a similar proposal in the 5th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition organised by Singapore Management University last July, competing with over 800 tertiary students from 40 countries.