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TVET: the clue to guide us through the “Thailand 4.0” labyrinth

With the inauguration of the “Thailand 4.0” strategy, technical and vocational education and training will be a critical factor towards achievement of goals. We invited human resource development specialist Philip Hayworth to indicate some of his major conclusions following extensive research regarding Thailand’s vocational education environment. Phil Hayworth has been a Journalist, teacher and consultant […]

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Indonesia: Jokowi Touches on Digital Economy During APEC Summit

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo brought up the issue of digital economy in the first session of the 25th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Da Nang on Saturday (11/11). “The governments need to take the right position in facilitating transformation that does not always run smoothly and keep prioritizing inclusive, sustainable development and providing productive employment opportunities,” President said. Jokowi was the fifth […]

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Indonesia: BI Prohibits Bitcoin Transactions

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Bank Indonesia (BI) has banned the use of Bitcoins in financial transactions. The central bank said that transactions using the virtual currency are against the law because the only valid instrument for payment in Indonesia is the rupiah. BI executive director of payment system policy and supervision Eny V. Panggabean said Eny said the ban was issued […]

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