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<p>All research articles have undergone double-peereview, based on initial editor screening before refereeing by two anonymous rdferees. Articles and reviews in Asian Review reflect the opintons of the contributor. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission from the publish</p>Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn Universityen-USASIAN REVIEW0857-3662<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">Published articles are under the copyright of the Instiute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Partially or totally publication of an article elsewhere is possible only after the consent from the editors.</span></p>Inside Chinese business
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<p>The book helps managers or anyone have a clearer understanding of Chinese business from its cultural perspective mostly from its history and philosophy. Managers or anyone will also better understand how Chinese business is conducted as rooted from their societal experiences such as social hardships, colonization, and other major events in the nation’s history. One is guided that conducting Chinese business revolves mostly on family, reciprocity, relationships, and trust; an extended web like networking; and the ability to sense the meaning of indirect answers or “reading between the lines.” The success in conducting Chinese business relies also on the excellent working relationship with a local partner, establishing very strong understanding of each other and mutual respect, and goodwill within the industry and with the community. </p>Raymund Sisenando Mercado
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2024-08-012024-08-013729095Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the human security of low-income migrant workers’ in Singapore: Perspectives among policymakers, community stakeholders, and academic experts
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<p>This research examines human security issues of low-income migrant workers in Singapore as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted stakeholder interviews and a review of secondary data, which were deductively analysed using themes adopted from a United Nations Development Programme human security framework. This research found that while several efforts by civil society and the government have been assessed to make a lasting, positive impact on human security, other areas may still have fallen short. We suggest that despite efforts to address the immediate needs of migrant workers, structural changes are needed to create a lasting impact on these workers who are instrumental to the nation’s growth.</p>Mukda PratheepwatanawongRayner Kay Jin TanWaranya Jitpong
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2025-01-172025-01-1737212810.14456/arv.2024.6Social Protection System: A Case Study of Migration and Families Left Behind in Ban Sandin, Lao PDR
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<p>The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Declaration on Strengthening Social Protection, serves as a policy framework guiding the international agenda of ASEAN member countries. This emphasis on social protection within the regional bloc is aligned with the United Nation's global agenda, particularly, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This presentation analyzes the social protection system in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), exploring traditional and innovative coping mechanisms and how they reflect community social dynamics. Drawing on case studies of families left behind and insights from fifteen additional informants in Ban Sandin, Lao PDR, this article synthesizes scholarly literature to explain the impact of migration on these families. The findings highlight existing gaps in the social protection system and policy implementation, especially in addressing needs of individuals and families left behind. The study also underscores the importance of gender equality in facilitating occupational support for returning migrants and enhancing disaster risk management. Therefore, social protection should be promoted as a national framework across ASEAN member countries and collaboration with the governments of Thailand and Lao PDR to extend social protection coverage. In addition, the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations should be strengthened to promote sustainable community poverty alleviation practices. In designing social protection frameworks, the complex issue of migration should be considered in its positive and negative implications.</p>Kritsada Theerakosonphong
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2025-01-172025-01-17372296010.14456/arv.2024.7The French appeasement policy toward Siam 1937-1939
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<p>This article deals with the issue of the preparation of French Indochina for the possibility of an armed conflict with Thailand in the late 1930s. It examines the reasons that led the colony to find itself so ill-prepared for the eventuality of war. In this perspective, the article shows that, although aware of its pro-Japanese evolution and the territorial claims of Siam, the French authorities hastened to undertake nothing, an attitude which was in line with the Munich policy that marked French policy in the last month before the outbreak of war in Europe. The article also shows that reasons related to the maintenance of the social status quo in Indochina influenced the policy of equipment – and defence – of the colony.</p>Alexandre Barthel
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2025-01-172025-01-17372618910.14456/arv.2024.8Introduction
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<p>This collection of articles in this edition of the Asian Review examines key socio-economic, political, and cultural dimensions across diverse regional and historical contexts. Each contribution sheds light on critical issues that influence human security, social policy, international relations, and cross-cultural business practices. Together, they provide valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of these domains</p>Jirayudh Sinthuphan
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