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Beijing needs a reset. Xi's got bigger problems
News, Published on 09/03/2024
» The script at China's National People's Congress is pre-determined months before the event, but there had been speculation this week that Beijing might name a new foreign minister. Instead, it seems senior diplomat Wang Yi will continue in the role.
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8 Thai hostages must not be forgotten
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/01/2024
» The singular most important event of 2023 in Thailand was the Thai hostage crisis that began on Oct 7 when Hamas launched its surprise onslaught on Israel from the Gaza Strip. Several thousand Thai workers were caught up in the crisis, and several dozen were taken hostage along with over 240 men, women and children of almost two dozen nationalities. Apart from Israeli citizens, the number of Thais taken prisoner was the highest among foreigners, and at least 39 were confirmed killed. At the end of November and in the weeks that followed, a total of 23 Thais were freed. Today, eight remain in Gaza, and their fate is unknown. In modern Thai history, this is the first time such a huge number of Thai citizens have been abducted.
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Bad air, caves and elephants
News, Published on 30/12/2023
» Environmental beat yielded some very diverse stories in 2023.
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China reportedly suspends $6.5bn currency swap agreement with Argentina
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/12/2023
» China has suspended a US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, and the freeze remains in effect until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear intention to engage with Beijing, Argentine media have reported.
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Climate campaigners ‘losing trust in COP’
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» DUBAI - Environmental campaigners are losing faith in the UN-led COP climate process after signs that a phase-out of fossil fuels may not be agreed in Dubai, a leading activist said on Tuesday.
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China Vice-Premier He Lifeng to visit US this week as ties shine at Shanghai expo
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/11/2023
» Vice-Premier He Lifeng will visit the US later this week in yet another sign of improving bilateral relations that comes as senior US officials and business delegates are taking an optimistic outlook on cooperation at a key import exhibition in Shanghai.
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VDOs search for " goodwill ambassador "
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Choice of Mugabe as goodwill WHO envoy shocks
By Bangkok Post
Posted at 22/10/2017 Clip length 01:10
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Princess urges better ways to manage water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2023
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific, has called for more action to counter the threat of water scarcity and implement better water management systems across the region.
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Nualphan Lamsam named Unicef ambassador
Published on 19/09/2023
» National football team manager Nualphan Lamsam — also known as Madam Pang — has been appointed a new ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).
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Timeless heritage meets modern luxury
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/07/2023
» It is rare that in “new” countries like Singapore one gets to stay in a building with a rich heritage.
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Sri Lankan mahout honoured by royals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2023
» Their Majesties the King and Queen presented a gift to a Sri Lankan mahout who took care of the ailing Thai elephant Sak Surin, now in 30-day quarantine in Lampang province, after being flown from Sri Lanka on July 2.
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