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Putin slams MH17 probe in meeting with Malaysia's Anwar
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised a United Nations probe that found his country culpable for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014.
Foreigners flock to China's Shenzhen as visa-free entries surge 160%
Published on 15/05/2025
» Shenzhen, China's southern tech hub, has reported a swell of overseas visitors this year, an influx attributed to the country's expansion of visa-free entry and its integration of the Greater Bay Area, a region that incorporates Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau.
PTTEP sees healthy growth for next 10 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/05/2025
» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), the oil drilling arm of PTT Plc, expects its business to continue growing over the next decade, despite a drop in global crude oil prices.
State of art in Singapore
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2025
» As Singapore marks its 60th anniversary of independence, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns boldly with the theme of "More Than Ever". While presenting the largest showcase of homegrown talent, the annual performing arts festival is expanding its landscape with an international bent.
Thai-US trade talks are likely to fail
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 15/05/2025
» Don't get too excited over news the temporary trade deal between China and the US will mean friendly negotiations with other countries. The US government still aims for higher import tax income to narrow its monstrous fiscal deficit. As explained in a previous article, Donald Trump would love to see an average tariff rate of around 20% or higher on imports. Higher customs revenue already allowed the US to achieve a budget surplus of US$258 billion (8.5 trillion baht) in April. The figure incorporates only a 10% universal tariff, as full reciprocal tariffs were postponed for 90 days from April 8. Just imagine how nice the US budget position would be with 20% or more import tariff revenue?
The role of hydrogen in clean power
Oped, Published on 14/05/2025
» On a hot afternoon in Chanthaburi province's Koh Jik, a small island striving for 100% renewable energy, a new power system is being tested. The goal? To see if hydrogen can keep the lights on when there's no sun or wind.
Top gun Kunlavut eyes glory, Ratchanok aims for joyride
Sports, Published on 14/05/2025
» Local hopefuls are raring to have a go at the top honours when the US$475,000 (approx 16,150,000 baht) BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2025 gets underway at Nimibutr Stadium today.
UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner
Published on 13/05/2025
» The UN aviation council on Monday ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch citizens and 38 Australian citizens or residents, the Dutch and Australian governments said in separate statements.
Timor-Leste's membership divides Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/05/2025
» Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden diplomatic friction stems from Dili's refusal to extradite Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr, a former Filipino congressman accused of terrorism and multiple murders, back to Manila.
IRPC Forms Crisis Unit, Eyes ASEAN Growth
Published on 12/05/2025
» To navigate mounting global economic and trade uncertainties, IRPC Public Company Limited has launched a dedicated Crisis War Room aimed at enabling swift, real-time responses to market volatility. The initiative, announced on 9 May 2025 by President and CEO Mr Terdkiat Prommool, is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the company’s long-term investment position. At the same time, IRPC is reinforcing its core operations through improved production efficiency, cost reduction, and sound financial risk management. These efforts are anchored in two strategic pillars: 1. Core Up Lift and 2. Step Up & Beyond.