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China believes it is winning Trump's trade war
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» The most recent trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva and London provided little more than temporary relief in the conflict between the world's two largest economies. Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to tout the stopgap measures as a "deal" that benefits America, China reads the scoreboard differently -- and believes it is winning. From its vantage point, it has weathered the storm and emerged more confident, more self-reliant, and more convinced that its long game is paying off.
Thailand to add 3 GI products in Japan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand plans to register three more geographical indication (GI) products in Japan this year, says the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP).
Advancing Asean
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/10/2024
» Re: "7 Moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'", (Opinion, Oct 15).
The case for funding food security
Oped, Published on 17/10/2024
» Although enough food is produced to feed the global population, hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, poverty, economic slowdowns, and climate change still threaten millions of lives. In 2023, around 2.3 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity and more than 730 million people suffered from hunger, with undernutrition linked to almost one-half of deaths of children under age five.
Adapting crops for the future
News, Published on 04/10/2024
» Africa's food systems are facing myriad challenges, from climate shocks and low productivity to supply-chain disruptions and soil degradation. In 2022, one in five Africans was undernourished, even though the continent's cultivated land could more than meet its food needs. But that would require effective management and, perhaps most importantly, planting adaptive crops such as millet, sorghum, teff, and fonio.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Lessons from Bangladesh's recent uprising
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» The popular insurrection that ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government offers important lessons for the international community. While the unrest was undoubtedly fuelled by the regime's repressive and increasingly anti-democratic tactics, the underlying causes of public discontent are often overlooked.
France's West Sahara move a 'thunderclap'
Oped, Published on 08/08/2024
» In what's described as a thunderclap in French North African policy, the Paris government recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the long disputed Western Sahara, a region long contested by rival Algeria and a lingering subject of endless United Nations deliberations.
Technology brings SDG goals closer
News, Published on 22/07/2024
» In the face of escalating threats to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the global community stands at a crossroads.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 28-July 4
Guru, Published on 28/06/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.