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Kremlin denies report of Trump phone calls with Putin
Published on 09/10/2024
» The Kremlin on Wednesday denied reports by American journalist Bob Woodward that former US president Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin as many as seven times after leaving office.
Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Reuters, Published on 09/10/2024
» VIENTIANE - Southeast Asian leaders met in Laos on Wednesday for a summit expected to find ways of tackling a worsening civil war in Myanmar, with Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Pundits advocate stability at Bank of Thailand
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» Economists and leading executives are calling on the new Bank of Thailand (BoT) board chairman to maintain stability of the financial system and ensure the country can tackle its economic challenges.
Investor confidence surges to all-time high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) hit an all-time high in September, helped by fund inflows, government stimulus measures and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.
Activist bids again to oust prime minister
Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana is making another attempt to oust Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by petitioning the Election Commission (EC) to look into whether she broke ethical rules when she appointed Surapong Suebwonglee and Nattawut Saikua as advisers since both have served jail sentences.
Fighting Myanmar's patriarchy, one all-male panel at a time
New York Times, Published on 08/10/2024
» CHIANG MAI — A panel discussion in Myanmar about female leadership had two speakers. Both were male.
US looks to deepen Asean partnership
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/10/2024
» Annual meetings between Asean leaders and major powers from both the West and East have made Asean an important strategic partner. The upcoming Asean-related summits in Vientiane this week are no different. After the pandemic, Asean has become more prominent, though sometimes passive, in the region. By not fully taking sides in the East-West divide, Asean keeps its influence and room to handle the complex global security issues.
Former Philippine president Duterte runs for mayor in political comeback
Published on 07/10/2024
» Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday filed his candidacy for mayor in his bailiwick, the southern city of Davao, according to his close aide, Senator Bong Go.
Bitcoin buoyant as interest rates continue to decline
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/10/2024
» Merkle Capital, a crypto investment advisory, expects rising Bitcoin prices and increased cryptocurrency investments this month because of the global trend of falling interest rates.
Progress lies beyond pre-coup order
News, Published on 07/10/2024
» From Tuesday until Friday, Laos will host a summit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders. The event will also bring Asean partners from around the world to the capital Vientiane. Its agenda will be weighed down by complex and potentially divisive issues. One of them is the situation in Myanmar, which has been on the agenda since April 2021.