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The middle path for US foreign policy
Oped, Kasit Piromya, Published on 22/03/2024
» For decades, the United States' positioning in the international arena has been a battle between the desire to remain isolated within the confines of its own territory and the urge to extend beyond its boundaries to induce and cajole others on the values and benefits of democracy, freedom and a free market.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
The utility of neutrality, now in steep decline
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 02/03/2024
» Neutrality used to be a European thing, but it is now in steep decline. If it were an animal, we'd have to declare it an endangered species.
Myanmar as interim 'non-state' state
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 01/03/2024
» Myanmar, also known as Burma, has become a de facto state that is dominated by non-state entities. Contrary to facile claims, Myanmar is not a failed state like some that beset parts of Africa and the Middle East. The ethnically diverse country of 55 million still functions despite widespread violence in an ongoing civil war. Unless and until Myanmar is understood and re-conceptualised as an interim state comprising non-state entities, it will be difficult to move forward to remake and reconstitute a new country after the civil war and the passing of the military junta that seized power on Feb 1, 2021, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Chinese arrivals over Lunar New Year top pre-Covid levels
Published on 20/02/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia exceeding pre-Covid levels, Chinese travel operators say.
Biden says Ukrainian city’s fall shows impact of aid delays
Published on 18/02/2024
» President Joe Biden blamed US lawmakers’ failure to approve emergency aid to Ukraine for the fall of Avdiivka, which handed Russia a significant battlefield victory after months of fighting for control of the city.
Step into an invisible town
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/01/2024
» Bangkok artist Thidarat “Mariem” Chantachua has always believed that art can change the world. In her solo exhibition, “Invisible Town”, Mariem is out to prove it.
Superlek 'not intimidated' by Segawa
Sports, Published on 24/01/2024
» Superlek Kiatmoo9 will not be scared when he ventures into enemy territory at ONE 165 this weekend.
A celebration of diversity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2024
» At the end of last year, Singapore bid adieu to the 26th edition of Singapore Writers Festival (SWF). With its culmination, the festival left an indelible mark that went beyond the confines of a traditional literary gathering. Boasting around 200 meticulously curated events, the festival not only catered to avid bookworms but also individuals from diverse walks of life, marking a paradigm shift in the way literature is celebrated and experienced.
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2024
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity.