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Superbon, Allazov set for ONE grand prix
Sports, Published on 25/05/2024
» ONE Championship has announced that the third edition of its featherweight kickboxing world grand prix will go down in 2024.
Acme Worawat Meets Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Published on 16/05/2024
» Recently, Mr Worawat Narknawdee, also known as Acme Traderist, a fintech company owner and renowned trader, businessman, and billionaire investor, and one of the first Thais to study cryptocurrency and blockchain, revealed on his Facebook page, Acme Traderist – Worawat Narknawdee, that he had met Mr Thaksin Shinawatra, the 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and listen to Thaksin’s perspectives, as well as to share his experiences in life and business. Thaksin is a globally known successful leader. Worawat also intends to apply the guidance and advice he received, especially regarding creating benefits for people and society, as an inspiration to pursue his ideals.
Our freedoms depend on press freedom too
News, Published on 06/05/2024
» In just the first week of this year, at least 18 journalists were assaulted while covering alleged election irregularities and violence in Bangladesh. Then, in early February, journalists in Pakistan were hindered from covering elections by a wave of violence, widespread internet blackouts, and mobile-network suspensions. In March, journalists in Turkey were shot at and banned from observing local elections.
Chao Phraya River gets a cleanup boat
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2024
» Last week, The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that develops technologies to rid plastic from oceans, officially deployed its first solar-powered cleanup boat/system in the Chao Phraya River at the Commemoration of His Majesty the King Rama X's 6th Cycle Birthday Park in Bangkok's Bang Kho Laem district.
US-funded broadcaster exits Hong Kong
Published on 29/03/2024
» HONG KONG — The US-funded news service Radio Free Asia said on Friday that it had closed its office in Hong Kong because of concerns about the city’s recently enacted national security law that targets so-called foreign interference.
Supermodel Barbara Palvin is Longines’ newest Ambassador of Elegance
Published on 11/03/2024
» “We are thrilled to announce that Barbara Palvin has become an Ambassador of Elegance. Her noteworthy presence at the launch of the Mini DolceVita last year in New York already actually set the tone for this successful collaboration to come. She is a pure expression of what true elegance is, but more than that, she embodies the contemporary and bold woman we have in mind when we create our products. Barbara is positive and radiant and her original take on elegance will add something very special to our future global campaigns,” commented Matthias Breschan, CEO of Longines.
Gender equality still falls short
Editorial, Published on 03/03/2024
» As the world prepares to commemorate International Women's Day on Friday, the recent tragedy involving the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Chonlada "Noon" Muthuwong has cast a stark light on the persistent violence against women in Thailand.
NFTs attempt a comeback
Published on 27/02/2024
» NFTs — which went from being touted as the cutting edge of the digital frontier to the punchline for the most recent crypto bust — are suddenly staging an unlikely comeback.
Meet five changemakers
Life, Published on 23/02/2024
» Rolex recently announced the laureates for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023, naming five pioneers whose ambitious projects will help improve lives while protecting the planet for future generations.
Mass shootings are a problem for big business, too
News, Published on 20/02/2024
» Last Wednesday's shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade, which killed one person and injured more than 20, was the 49th mass shooting this year in the US We are barely halfway through February.