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Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
Precision in Motion: The Return of an Icon
Published on 31/10/2025
» Nearly six decades after its debut, the Longines Ultra-Chron returns as a timeless emblem of accuracy, innovation, and elegance. First launched in 1967, the Ultra-Chron marked a defining chapter in horological history — the first mass-produced high-frequency wristwatch that forever altered standards of precision. The new Ultra-Chron Classic reimagines this legacy for the modern age, combining over a century of technical expertise with refined aesthetics that honour its mid-century origins.
Can Trump achieve eternal peace in Gaza?
Oped, Published on 30/10/2025
» Past wars in the Middle East have not only brought immense human suffering but also created new paths toward peace. The same holds for the war in and around Gaza. Israel and the United States have significantly, and perhaps decisively, weakened the so-called Axis of Resistance -- led, financed, and armed by Iran -- and Iran's nuclear programme. The leaders of Hezbollah (in Lebanon) and Hamas (in Gaza) have been eliminated, and the Assad regime in Syria has been overthrown. The Middle East is now a different place, and Iran and its Axis of Resistance are among the biggest losers.
Forget Canada. Better invade Venezuela first!
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 29/10/2025
» Question: Why do some Canadians want Mr Trump to invade Venezuela?
Fears for trapped civilians in Sudan's El-Fasher as fighting flares
AFP, Published on 27/10/2025
» PORT SUDAN (SUDAN) - The army-aligned governor of Sudan's Darfur region called for the protection of civilians in the stricken city of El-Fasher on Monday, after paramilitaries claimed to have seized it following a brutal 18-month siege.
Sudan's RSF claims control of last army stronghold in Darfur
AFP, Published on 27/10/2025
» PORT SUDAN (SUDAN) - Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said Sunday it had seized full control of El-Fasher, the last major city in the expansive Darfur region not in its hands, in a potential turning point in the country's unrelenting civil war.
Casio unveils miniature, feature-packed G-Shock ring watch
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 26/10/2025
» Casio's G-Shock brand has introduced the G-Shock Nano DWN-5600, a remarkably small, finger-worn timepiece that faithfully replicates the design of the 1987 DW-5600 model. Despite its diminutive, charming appearance, the Nano is equipped with extensive functionality while admirably maintaining the signature G-Shock durability.
Shares rise on optimism about Trump-Xi talks
Business, Published on 25/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rallied on Friday as confirmation that the leaders of the United States and China would meet raised hopes for progress on trade talks ahead of a looming tariff deadline.
Myanmar's fragile pursuit of peace
Oped, Published on 23/10/2025
» A decade ago, Myanmar reached what many viewed as a historic milestone on Oct 15, 2015. The signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) between the government and several ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) brought renewed hope. After more than seven decades of internal conflict, the country seemed to be stepping towards a peaceful and inclusive future.
Jailed journalists win top EU rights prize
AFP, Published on 22/10/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - The EU parliament has awarded its Sakharov human rights prize to jailed Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli and Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, calling them symbols of the “struggle for freedom”.