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Thailand a regional hub for internet ? Seriously ?

Thailand a regional hub for internet ? Seriously ?

Thailand has probably the worst and the slower internet service in all Asean countries, except maybe for Myanmar. 3G is still a distant dream, while even Cambodia and Laos have their third generation data netwok. Not to mention widespread censorship wich can hardly stand for an example for ...

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Staying Ahead of Asia’s Next Natural Disaster

Staying Ahead of Asia’s Next Natural Disaster

This week's strong earthquake that shook Japan, one of the best prepared Asian countries for natural disasters, was a stark reminder of the value of readiness in a region disproportionately targeted by the forces of nature. While Japan continues to dig out from last year's triple disaster, Thailand is scrambling to ...

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Thrilla in Manila: impeachment of the Philippines’ chief justice

Thrilla in Manila: impeachment of the Philippines’ chief justice

Authors: Cristina Bonoan, the Philippines, Alejandro Ciencia, UP, and Björn Dressel, ANUOn 16 January, the Philippines Senate opened a hearing on the impeachment of the chief justice of the Supreme Court, Renato Corona, on eight different charges.

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Photos: ‘Noynoying’ in the Philippines

Photos: ‘Noynoying’ in the Philippines

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Tax harmonization and the AEC: a long way to go

Tax harmonization and the AEC: a long way to go

One would think that a single market such as the ASEAN Economic Community would require harmonization of tax laws and coordination in their application, but this is not the case. Continued here: Tax harmonization and the AEC: a long way to go Domestic demand has also shown ...

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US Accepts Burma’s Invitation to Observe April 1 Vote

US Accepts Burma’s Invitation to Observe April 1 Vote

The United States said it has accepted Burma's invitation to send two election observers and three journalists to monitor and report on upcoming by-elections in the Southeast Asian nation.U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland, speaking Wednesday, praised the invitation, calling it a "welcomed first step" by Burma's new government as ...

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Successful International Auction Raises Hopes for Cambodia’s Artists

Successful International Auction Raises Hopes for Cambodia’s Artists

Cambodia has held its first international art auction, with the backing of the well-known art house, Christie’s. Though Khmer antiquities are highly sought-after on the global stage, the country’s modern art remains relatively unknown. Madeleine de Langalerie has watched the country’s art scene slowly grow over the last decade and ...

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Philippine Tobacco Expo Fires Up Health Advocates

Philippine Tobacco Expo Fires Up Health Advocates

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