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China's world tech domination begins in SE Asia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2017
» If the new Chinese global business strategy is "winner takes all" and to wipe out all other players out, why worry?
UPDATE: Thai-Philippine relations: PM Prayut meets President Duterte
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/03/2017
» For two fellow Asean countries that are only 3-hours apart by air, the state visit by President Duterte of the Philippines laid the groundwork for future cooperation.
China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Trump takes on China in tweets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2016
» US president-to-be Trump complained about Chinese currency manipulation, barriers to trade & military action in the South China Sea on social media.
Winter is here, officially
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2016
» As cool weather arrives, travel plans to cool places in northern Thailand are being made. Doi Inthanon hit 8 degrees celsius at the peak.
Japan's PM excited to meet Duterte after Obama meeting cancelled
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/09/2016
» After calling US President a 'son of a bitch', Japan's PM declares 'You're famous in my country' & 'I'm excited to meet you'.
'World's largest' pearl emerges in Philippines
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/08/2016
» Poor Philippine fisherman finds world's largest pearl but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth.
High-speed rail: Japan's Foreign Minister visits Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2016
» Japan to help countries along Mekong river improve infrastructure & bolster development with US$7 billion over three years. High-speed rail projects underway.
UPDATE: China top issue as Obama starts Asean summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» President Obama to press ASEAN leaders to boost trade & back common goals for South China Sea during summit to solidify US influence in ASEAN.
Thai sea police fought Vietnamese fishermen: What happened?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2015
» Thai police say self-defense after hostile Vietnamese fishing boats rammed them, police tied up crew & shot captain, say Vietnamese.