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How Sino-American rivalry reshapes world order
Oped, Published on 12/06/2024
» Tensions between the United States and China continue to flare, even as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and several other senior US officials visit the country for talks. The two sides may disagree on most things, but maintaining dialogue is an essential part of geopolitics. The breakdown in communication last year, following visits to Taiwan by prominent American politicians and the US downing of a Chinese spy balloon, was dangerous and destabilising, because when adversaries do not engage, misperceptions -- and the risk of a clash -- mount.
World's richest man
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/06/2024
» Re: "Musk's pay proposal faces more headwinds", (World, June 1).
Chadchart needs to act
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt's anti-graft fighting efforts have so far largely been passively bureaucratic and, at best, reactive, despite his 2022 campaign promises to uproot corruption at City Hall.
New lottery not the key
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2024
» The government's plan to launch a lottery scheme for pensioners is a smart move, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Will it be able to boost senior citizens' savings as they claim?
Self-selecting!
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2024
» Re: "Clarity on Senate poll rules expected today", (BP, June 7 ).
Mitigate global risks
Postbag, Published on 09/06/2024
» Re: "What's next for India's Modi after poll win?" (Opinion, June 8).
Global investors
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/06/2024
» Re: "Phuket targets nominees", "PM pitches Thai, US partnership", & " 'Illegal' British guide nabbed", (BP, June 1).
Stimuli aren't enough
Postbag, Published on 02/06/2024
» Re: "Economic stimuli in the works," (BP, May 27).