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Singapore's civil services to cement ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/06/2024
» The foreign ministers of Singapore and Thailand made assurances that civil services collaboration between the two countries would help tighten their bilateral ties while contributing to regional growth.
Job reminder for the 'permanent five'
Oped, Kasit Piromya, Published on 26/06/2024
» Upon the victorious end to World War II for the Allied forces, the five victors -- namely the United States, the Soviet Union (later the Russian Federation), China (the nationalist government and later the communist government), the United Kingdom, and France -- drafted the Charter of the United Nations and established the Headquarters of the UN in New York City based on the generosity of the United States government and people.
Philippines says June 17 sea clash a ‘deliberate act’ by China
Published on 24/06/2024
» The Philippines said last week’s encounter with China in the disputed South China Sea where a Filipino soldier lost a finger was a “deliberate act” by Beijing.
Voices from Chana
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Rainbow Warrior is used to promote Greenpeace campaigns and is a symbol of protecting the environment and human rights. It was launched on April 29, 1978, against whaling in Iceland and the ship later visited Thailand to promote action against incinerators in Phuket in 2000.
Philippines not a warmonger in South China Sea: Marcos
Published on 23/06/2024
» MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday his country is not in the business of instigating wars and will always aim to settle disputes peacefully, amid escalating maritime confrontations with China.
Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.
Vietnam 'willing' to talk to Philippines about Manila's UN maritime claim
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam said on Friday it is willing to talk to the Philippines to seek measures that are in line with the interests of both countries, after Manila last week filed a claim with the United Nations (UN) to an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea.
CPHI South East Asia 2024 Positions Thailand as Regional Medical Hub
Published on 20/06/2024
» Informa Markets aims to make CPHI South East Asia 2024, the region’s largest pharmaceutical trade event, a springboard to secure Thailand’s position as the regional medical hub. The event, scheduled for 10-12 July 2024, will bring together leading manufacturers, scientists, researchers, pharmacists, importers, and distributors of machinery, raw materials, and packaging from 21 countries to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
China offers to help Malaysia link rail line to Thailand
Published on 19/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - China is willing to work with Malaysia to study connecting the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) with the rail line in Thailand, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
Philippines says sailor loses finger in China sea clash
Published on 18/06/2024
» MANILA - A Philippine navy sailor suffered "serious injury" after what the country's military called on Tuesday "intentional high-speed ramming" by the Chinese coast guard during a resupply mission in the South China Sea.