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OPINION

Navigating between global superpowers

News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026

» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.

WORLD

Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18

AFP, Published on 13/02/2026

» KYIV - Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on February 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday, announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.

THAILAND

Thailand to host Asia’s premier Textile & Apparel Sourcing event

Published on 13/02/2026

» BANGKOK – The global textile and apparel industry will converge in the heart of Asia as the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 take centre stage from 3–5 June 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok. The dual events position Thailand as a powerful gateway for global sourcing, industry dialogue and cross-border collaboration.

WORLD

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper

Published on 13/02/2026

» TOKYO — Japanese authorities ​have seized a Chinese ‌fishing boat and arrested its captain for allegedly fleeing inspection in its exclusive economic zone, an incident that could further inflame ​tensions ⁠between Asia's top two economies.

THAILAND

AI is Procurement’s Inflection Point: From Incremental Gains to Structural Transformation

Published on 13/02/2026

» Procurement is at a defining moment. After decades of steady improvement driven by digitisation, process optimisation, and category management, this essential business function is now entering a new era thanks to AI and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions.

LEARNING

Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’

Gary Boyle, Published on 13/02/2026

» A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.

WORLD

Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’

Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026

» A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.

THAILAND

Why Thailand remains a strategic hub for investors in Asean

Published on 12/02/2026

» Khun Melea Cruz, Partner, Tax & Legal, shares insights on why Thailand continues to strengthen its position as a strategic investment hub for Asean, highlighting record investment inflows, forward-looking government strategies and major infrastructure and regulatory developments supporting long-term investor confidence.

SPORTS

Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan’s only alpine skier, Timur Shakirov was weaving down a slalom course in his homeland.

BUSINESS

Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026

» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.