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Japan, Thailand to launch new energy initiative for decarbonisation
Kyodo News, Published on 13/01/2022
» Japan and Thailand agreed on Thursday to launch new energy policy dialogue and implement joint projects to promote decarbonisation, Japan's industry ministry said, as the two countries aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Asean defence chiefs, partners agree to promote peace
Kyodo News, Published on 10/12/2020
» Defence ministers from Asean and its eight partners, including the United States and China, wrapped up their one-day virtual meeting on Thursday, with all members reaffirming "the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight" in the region.
Japan-Asean trade deal takes effect
Kyodo News, Published on 01/08/2020
» A revised free trade pact between Japan and Asean facilitating the cross-border flow of services and investment entered into force on Saturday.
Orang Asli adapt to new lifestyle in South
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2018
» YALA: The Orang Asli indigenous people have lived in seclusion in the rainforests of southern Thailand since ancient times, but more than a few of them have lately changed the way they live because forest food has gradually grown scarce.
RCEP leaders hold first-ever summit
News, Kyodo News, Published on 15/11/2017
» MANILA: Leaders from 16 countries including China, India and Thailand began their first-ever summit yesterday to discuss an East Asian free trade deal that has been seen as a China-led rival to the Trans-Pacific Partnership that Japan has been trying to rejuvenate since the US withdrew earlier this year.
Beehive fence stops elephants from destroying crops
Kyodo News, Published on 16/07/2017
» CHANTHABURI - After years of crop and house damage caused by wild elephants in Khaeng Hang Maew กistrict of Chanthaburi province, a local farmer finally found a humane way to keep the hungry jumbos away without harming them -- a beehive fence.
Prayut keeps S44 powers, refuses to set election date
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2017
» In a speech to the country following Thursday's promulgation of the constitution, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said it is too early to set the exact date of the next general election as there are many political tasks to be completed.
US to reconsider Pacific trade agenda next week
Kyodo News, Published on 13/06/2015
» Washington — The US House of Representatives decided Friday to carry over deliberations on a bill that is crucial to concluding a sweeping Pacific free trade deal to next week after endorsing only part of it.
Thai ambassador urges Japan, US to join AIIB
Kyodo News, Published on 15/05/2015
» Thailand's ambassador to Japan voiced hope Friday that Japan and the United States will eventually join a Chinese-led development bank focused on Asia's infrastructure development.
Small town relies on Manga detective to lure tourists
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2015
» TOTTORI, JAPAN — Can a young boy playing the role of a detective lure more tourists from overseas to a small western Japan prefecture?