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Democracy must prevail in Sahel
Oped, Published on 12/09/2023
» Some events are more memorable than others and serve as landmarks for a term in office. I will always remember attending a ceremony in Paris, in December 2019, to honour 13 French soldiers who had died in Mali. It was my first official act as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
HSBC wealth division looks to Asean for regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2023
» HSBC Global Private Banking is leveraging its international connectivity and investment expertise to meet the increasingly sophisticated and international needs of its high net worth clients in Thailand.
China leads race to modernise global money flows
Published on 09/08/2023
» A new platform to expand the reach of China’s digital yuan and other central bank digital currencies is moving closer to reality, raising eyebrows among some defenders of a system long dominated by the US dollar.
Free trade in green goods needed
Oped, Published on 02/08/2023
» International trade has boosted economic growth in many countries, especially those without abundant natural resources or fixed capital. In addition to creating opportunities for cross-border specialisation, trade has made it possible to import cheap consumer goods, intermediate inputs for manufacturing, and capital equipment. This is especially true in Asia and the Pacific, which accounted for 35% of global trade in 2020, up from 25% a decade earlier.
Reviving Thai economy is a tall order
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/07/2023
» By the time readers read this article, Thailand still does not have a real government. But judging from the game being played, it is not too hard to guess which party will lead a new government.
Paris airports under intense pressure for Olympics
AFP, Published on 24/07/2023
» PARIS - Paris' airports face a double challenge during the Olympics next year -- already under huge pressure, they will also be the first impression that many foreign visitors get of the Games.
Schneider eyes Electricity 4.0
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2023
» Transformation via digitalisation and sustainability will complement each other which will optimise organisations' operations and unlock their efficiency, according to French multinational Schneider Electric.
Leveraging Hong Kong’s Two-Way Hub Advantages for ASEAN’s Abundant Opportunities
Published on 06/07/2023
» The ASEAN region, with its population of over 670 million people, represents a substantial consumer market that offers abundant business prospects. It is Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner with strong connections with the city. In addition to serving as a potential market for Hong Kong’s products and technological solutions, ASEAN is an attractive investment partner for tripartite cooperation involving Mainland China’s capital and Hong Kong’s service industry, particularly within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Greenland's ice sheet cannot wait
Oped, Published on 05/07/2023
» The days in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, are growing longer. Even after setting, the sun lingers below the horizon, casting a glow over the rocky coastal landscape. On sun-drenched days, when the skies are as blue as the ocean, one can admire Greenland's striking mountains. Their jagged summits contrast with the smoothness of their lower slopes, fjords shaped by the relentless force of ancient ice sheets. Here and there, splashes of fragrant brownish-green tundra punctuate the scene. Everywhere, the snow is melting, making for slushy treks through a wet and heavy snowpack.
BoT eases forex rules for stability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange regulations to balance capital flows, seeking to stabilise the exchange rate over the long term.