Ron Corben

Thai Local Communities Want Their Say in Fighting Pollution

Industrial development faces fresh calls for greater local community participation in addressing challenges of environmental pollution

SE Asia Urged to Step Up Cooperation in Fight Against Cybercrime

Analysts say the Asia Pacific region vulnerable to cyber crime amid economic disparities

Southeast Asia Faces Climate Change Cooperation Challenges

U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement follows U.S. backing away from TPP trade deal in January

Thailand Economy Back on Track But in Slow Lane

Analysts say Thailand’s military government has fallen short in business and economic reforms, to boost long term outlook and trigger foreign direct investment

Thai Environmentalists Seek Easing of Protest Restrictions

Thailand's military government has reverted to tough legislation in environmental protection since taking power, boosting economic development

Hospital Bombing Coincides with Thai Military Rule Anniversary

Rights Groups Condemn Harsh Prison Sentence Against Lao Worker

Activists says 20 year jail terms send 'chilling message' to Lao civil society and social media to protest rights grievances

Thailand Looks to Restore Economic Confidence Following Blast

Analysts say only end to violence linked to Muslim insurgents will see business confidence fully return

Myanmar Refugees in Thai Camps Face Repatriation Challenges

Aid workers are calling for a more coordinated policy as international donors cut funds to camps

UN: Greater ASEAN Cooperation Needed to Combat Transnational Crime

Southeast Asia’s economic success has also seen boost in transnational crime, terrorist threats undermining growth potential

Trump Invite to Thai Leader May Signal New Era

Analysts say moves by U.S. to rebuild links with Thailand mark a turning point after "lost decade"

Concerns Over N. Korea, China Influence Shadow ASEAN FM Meeting

Foreign ministers from the 10 member Association of South East Asian Nations will meet with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

UN Economic Commission Sees Trade Protectionism as Threat to Growth

Asia Pacific economies seen contributing greater share of global economy

Thai Military Steps Up Security in Restive Muslim Border Provinces

Government hopes informal peace talks will end conflict in Muslim southern provinces

Australia, New Zealand Mark Memorials to War Dead Throughout Asia

Thousands of Australians, New Zealanders and allies mark memorials to veterans from conflicts during the past 100 years

WHO, Medical Workers, Mark Progress in Southeast Asia Malaria Fight

But fears of drug resistant strains in lower Mekong region remain worrisome

Asian Development Bank Upbeat on Lao Economic Growth

With economic growth rates close to seven percent, Laos is star in South East Asia, buoyed by investment and business ties with China, country’s largest investor

New Constitution Ensures Thai Military Maintains Key Role After Elections

Thailand’s king signs new charter, but many doubt it will bring stability or political development

Crackdown on Trade 'Cheaters' Raises Concern in Asia about US Trade Policy

90-day investigation by US Commerce Department of countries with large trade surpluses with US follows President Donald Trump's call for crackdown on 'foreign importers that cheat'

Despite Crackdown, Survey Indicates Corruption Still a Challenge in Asia

But China’s crackdown on corruption under President Xi Jinping is is seen as having an impact on public perceptions