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Trump tariffs sow divisions in Asean
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs across the United States' economic chessboard poses a critical test for Asean. As the regional organisation of Southeast Asia, Asean has weathered many geopolitical and geoeconomic storms in its 58-year existence, but no adversity like the Trump tariffs. Unless Asean reorganises and regroups, the ten-member body risks further divisions and increasing irrelevance.
On the path to peace in Myanmar
Oped, Kasit Piromya, Published on 01/05/2025
» As Myanmar spirals further into civil war, Asean stands at a defining crossroads. The region cannot afford to remain passive while Myanmar's military junta intensifies its assaults under the guise of so-called "temporary ceasefires". These declarations are not peace -- they are pretexts. Airstrikes and scorched earth tactics continue with impunity, while international actors too often confuse propaganda with progress.
Thailand ‘committed to WTO principles’
Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand remains committed to international trade principles under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and will work towards collaborative solutions amid the current uncertain climate, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Impartiality of UN aid agency for Palestinians questioned
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» THE HAGUE - A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were “serious concerns” about the impartiality of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.
Chinese set to spend record $1 trillion in local travel boom
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Chinese travellers are expected to fork out a record US$968 billion on mainland trips this year, making domestic tourism a bright spot amid concerns about lacklustre consumer spending.
Thailand's factory output down 0.66%
Reuters, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped by a smaller-than-expected 0.66% in March from a year earlier, helped by government stimulus measures, exports and tourism, the Ministry of Industry said on Wednesday.
Tunics & turbans: Afghan students don Taliban-imposed uniforms
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» AFGHANISTAN - Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new uniforms of turbans and long tunics, following an order to adopt outfits reflecting Taliban rule.
Pakistan says India planning strike as tensions soar over Kashmir attack
AFP, Published on 30/04/2025
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's information minister said early Wednesday that Islamabad had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and he vowed a "decisive response", as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
Foreign Affairs Minister attends Brics meeting in Brazil
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand will foster more international partnerships and promote Muay Thai as a form of soft power, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa after attending a Brics meeting of leading emerging market economies in Brazil.
Vietnam: Fifty years since the Fall of Saigon
Oped, Published on 30/04/2025
» Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese military units surged into Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, forcibly reuniting the country, thus ending 20 years of conflict.