Ocean action needed now by Asia and Pacific countries
As the Second Global Ocean Conference opens today in Lisbon, governments in Asia and the Pacific must seize the opportunity to enhance cooperation and solidarity to address a host of challenges that endanger what is…
US-Asean relations: the important things are simple
The US-Asean Special Summit has received little positive evaluation, with focus only on the fact that it was the first US-Asean summit in six years and on the $150 million in “initiatives” announced. Also drawing…
Pandemic pushes Asia & Pacific Sustainable Development Goals further out of reach
This year marks the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while an end to the pandemic is in sight, it is far from over with the consequences to be felt for decades to come.…
AMCHAM Thailand plans busy 2022
With More than 2,600 members representing over 600 American, Thai, and other international companies, the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM Thailand) is one of the country’s largest and most active business associations. Its…
Cambodia’s 100% organic and sustainable IBIS Rice lands in the UK
It’s been more than a decade since a heritage strain of jasmine rice propelled Cambodia into the international spotlight, being judged the best rice in the world for three consecutive years. The entry of Cambodian…
