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Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
France and US announced as hosts for future Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Published on 25/07/2024
» The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s General Assembly has announced that the French Alps have been conditionally selected to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Salt Lake City of the United States has been chosen to host the 2034 editions.
FGM and the need for Islamic scholars
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/07/2024
» There was a small victory in The Gambia this week when a proposed law to legalise female genital mutilation (FGM) was defeated by human rights campaigners. It was quite a small victory, however, because the great majority of little girls in The Gambia are still being mutilated by the professional "cutters" who move from village to village.
Saudi event leads to 100 partnerships
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2024
» The latest investment roadshow in Saudi Arabia has led to new opportunities as up to 100 pairs of Thai and Saudi entrepreneurs agreed to forge business partnerships, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Esports industry should be embarrassed right now
News, Adam Minter, Published on 15/07/2024
» The first-ever Esports World Cup was launched in Saudi Arabia last weekend with a record-breaking US$60 million (2.1 billion baht) prize pool.
Thai PM Srettha to approve 60-day visa-free entry for 93 countries
Published on 14/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he would sign his name to approve the government's visa-free scheme for visitors to Thailand from 93 countries on Monday.
Saudis encouraged to invest in S-curve sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2024
» Thai authorities are preparing to encourage entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia to invest in S-curve industries here, following their earlier interest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Tuna exports soar as industry recovers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2024
» Thai exports of canned tuna grew by more than 13% in the first five months of this year.
Cooking gas subsidies extended to Sept 30
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/06/2024
» The price of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), will remain fixed at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until Sept 30 as energy officials have agreed to extend subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund.
Strengthening Asian identity
Oped, Published on 27/06/2024
» This week, Tehran hosts a Ministerial meeting for Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) member states. Foreign ministers and senior officials from 35 countries, along with heads of regional and multilateral Asian organisations, are taking part in this gathering.