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'Systemic crisis' comes for schools
News, Published on 18/12/2025
» The education sector is facing a turning point as school closures -- once limited -- are increasingly signalling a systemic crisis.
China's bluster over Japan's Taiwan remarks
News, Published on 05/12/2025
» Beijing has gone rhetorically ballistic over comments by Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute "a situation threatening Japan's survival" that thus could trigger a military response. Her statement poses uncharacteristically tough talk from Tokyo at a time when tensions are running high in the Far East.
Macron seeks Xi’s support on Ukraine, calls for China investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2025
» BEIJING — French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.
Nation in transition
Life, Published on 20/09/2025
» 'In the next decade, Thailand will become a super-aged society," said Prof Emeritus Pramote Prasartkul, senior adviser to Mahidol University's Institute for Population and Social Research.
Thai shoe maker Nanyang targets 3-5% growth this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/05/2025
» The school shoe sector is expected to record flat growth this year due to the country's sluggish economy, according to Thai shoe manufacturer Nanyang.
Danone Thailand Delivers IDA Screening Tools to BMA
Published on 10/10/2024
» Danone Specialized Nutrition (Thailand) Co. Ltd. has officially handed over Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) screening tools to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), marking a significant milestone in Bangkok’s health initiative. These tools are set to play a vital role in BMA’s ambitious plan to conduct health checks across the city, with a particular focus on making non-invasive IDA screening more accessible for children. This step is crucial in the early detection and prevention of IDA’s long-term effects on health and brain development.
Births in Japan hit record low
Published on 27/02/2024
» TOKYO - The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth consecutive year to a record low in 2023, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, underscoring the daunting task the country faces in trying to stem depopulation.
Govt plans policy blitzkrieg to boost birth rate from seven-decade low
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2024
» The government plans to amend laws to make it easier for single parents and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to have children and offer infertility treatment through state hospitals as part of a campaign to reverse a decline in birth rate to a seven-decade low.
UNGCNT : NRF extends the world’s expiring dates with shifted focus on farmers’ better livelihood
Published on 14/12/2023
» While the global birthrate has declined in recent years due to economic constraints and the effects of social distancing, the trend of pet humanisation has gained momentum, with many considering animals as their best companions or family members. This exponential growth in the demand for pet food has significant implications for quality and long-term investment plans.
Adopt a friend: South Korean writer's unusual route to family
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» JEONJU (SOUTH KOREA) - South Korean writer Eun Seo-ran was happily single, until a medical emergency made her want family around to help. But she took an unconventional route: legally adopting her best friend.