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Apec summit talks trade in a Trump world
AFP, Published on 17/11/2016
» LIMA - Top world leaders meet from Thursday to try to save their cherished free trade accords from feared extinction under US president-elect Donald Trump.
Asia sees changed US relationship, whoever wins
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2016
» TOKYO/JAKARTA - Win or lose, Donald Trump's campaign has changed the way countries in Asia view their relationships with Washington.
Power play tackles hearts and minds
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/08/2016
» When Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding announced it was partnering the Chinese in a nuclear power project, it offered a rare opportunity for Thai technicians to get first-hand experience of the construction of a nuclear plant.
Old anti-drug sanctions killing US-Myanmar trade
Published on 09/11/2015
» WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/YANGON Western banks are cutting trade finance in Myanmar after learning that part of the country's main port is controlled by a man blacklisted by Washington.
India, US and Japan hold naval exercises under China's gaze
Published on 19/10/2015
» NEW DELHI - Naval warships, aircraft carriers and submarines from the US, India and Japan steamed into the Bay of Bengal on Saturday as they took part in joint military exercises off India's east coast, signalling the growing strategic ties among the three countries as they face up to a rising China.
The truth is out there ... in Nakhon Sawan
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/05/2015
» It was a Thursday morning and Nam was waking up after a good night’s sleep. Bleary eyed, she motivated herself to get up by counting down the weekdays on her hand.
Stifling people’s voices
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/05/2015
» It takes effort to tell strangers what people’s unique homes look like, and it’s a lot more difficult when they are seen as an enemy of economic growth. So villagers from Satun, the southern coastal province on the Andaman Sea, drove 14 hours to Bangkok last week to tell people about the value of their distinctive homes through seminars and a three-day photographic exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Time runs out as Iran nuclear talks hit deadline day
AFP, Published on 31/03/2015
» LAUSANNE - Marathon talks aimed at stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons reach the finish line Tuesday as global powers scramble to clear the final hurdles hours before a midnight deadline for a framework deal.
The battle to ban asbestos
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/11/2014
» Depending on which medical expert you listen to, Thailand has either recorded just five cases of asbestos-related illness in its history, or use of the controversial material is a lurking menace affecting up to 1,000 people every year.
Wind power ... Are you a fan?
Spectrum, Published on 27/04/2014
» Recently we have been focusing on the laws relating to renewable energy and sustainable development in Thailand. For the next few weeks we will continue this investigation by looking at wind power.