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Asean's hope for Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2024
» As the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup fell this week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has made some progress in its peace efforts for its isolated member.
Asian rally on pause as China news awaited
Business, Published on 27/01/2024
» RECAP: The rally in most Asian markets was interrupted yesterday, with profit-taking seen in Hong Kong and Shanghai as traders await more guidance on China's plans to support the country's battered economy.
How a teen can turn into a killer
Oped, Published on 25/01/2024
» Since the murder of Buaphan Tansu, 47, a woman with a level 5 intellectual disability, there has been growing alarm and fear among the public, especially considering who the perpetrators were and the nature of the crime.
Why sanctions against Russia are failing
Oped, Published on 23/01/2024
» When bilateral talks fail to resolve disputes between sovereign countries, aggrieved parties may turn to an international judicial body, such as the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Alternatively, treaties or agreements often incorporate provisions for arbitration or mediation of disputes by a pre-designated entity.
Joined at the hip
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry posted a disappointing result in terms of arrivals from China last year, recording only 3.5 million visitors, falling far short of the original goal of 5-7 million.
SET poised for revival after rocky 2023
Business, Published on 13/01/2024
» After falling more than 18% over the first 11 months of last year, the SET index performed at its best in December with a 2.6% month-on-month gain of 35.67 points.
Bitkub Group Highlights Digital Economy Trends for 2024
Published on 09/01/2024
» Bitkub Online Company Limited, the provider of "Bitkub Exchange," Thailand's leading digital asset trading centre, and Bitkub Labs Company Limited, the provider of "Bitkub Academy," a learning centre for blockchain technology and digital assets, jointly organised the seminar "Digital Economy & Trends 2024" to share insights into the digital economy and emerging business trends that investors and entrepreneurs should prepare for. Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Company Limited, offered his perspective on the global digital economy and the blockchain industry in 2024. Atthakrit Chimplapibul, Chief Executive Officer of Bitkub Online, provided an overview of Bitkub Exchange's activities in 2023 and outlined the goals for the upcoming year. The seminar took place at True Digital Park 101, Bangkok, on December 26, 2023.
South Korea adapts to shifts in global trade
Oped, Published on 03/01/2024
» US-China relations are as fraught as ever, but what does that mean for smaller actors? The answer depends on the country, sector, and even firm. South Korean companies, for example, appear to be reaping significant benefits from US trade and technology restrictions on China, which have at least slowed the "China-zation" of manufacturing and global value chains. But this is not the whole story.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Asian elections, democracy in 2024
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 29/12/2023
» Billed as the biggest election year ever as more than half of the global population goes to the polls, 2024 will be critical to the debate about democratisation and autocratisation. Asia will lead the way with elections in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Indonesia, while the most recent polls in Myanmar and Thailand offer long-term lessons about democracy and dictatorship. The salient themes next year will be about the self-perpetuating tendencies of incumbent regimes and the resilience of democratic rule when authoritarianism seemed to have the upper hand.