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China's Xi faces dilemma as consulate blast sparks fear of Myanmar chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - For decades, China has sought to maintain influence among armed ethnic groups in Myanmar in lawless border areas while also providing support to military leaders in charge of the Southeast Asian nation. An attack on its consulate last week shows that balancing act is becoming untenable.
Chinese K-pop fans turn to Hong Kong to evade S. Korean content ban
Kyodo News, Published on 22/10/2024
» HONG KONG - With the relationship between China and South Korea strained in recent years, Korean popular (K-pop) music fans in mainland China have been flocking to Hong Kong to evade Beijing's unofficial ban on South Korean cultural content.
TCMA Pushes for Accelerated Green Energy Transition
Published on 22/10/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is urging the government to expedite the process of unlocking laws and regulations, seeking green funding to accelerate the industrial sector’s shift towards green energy. TCMA is emphasising the 3C concept (Collaborative Mindset – Collaborative Action – Collaborative Value) and continuing the “SARABURI SANDBOX LOW CARBON CITY” initiative, with global collaboration to enhance the long-term competitiveness of Thai industry.
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2024
» TEL AVIV: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Tuesday, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour aimed at reviving Gaza ceasefire talks and discussing the enclave's future following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but any breakthrough ahead of the looming U.S. election looks elusive.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Middle-Eastern culinary showcase
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/10/2024
» Australian chef and TV personality Shane Delia from the award-wining restaurant, Maha in Melbourne, will be cooking seven dinners at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok until Oct 23.
Advancing Asean
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/10/2024
» Re: "7 Moves to shape 'Future Ready Asean'", (Opinion, Oct 15).
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Mechanism seeks stronger Thai-Chinese connection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/10/2024
» The private sectors in Thailand and China jointly established the "Coordination Mechanism for Sustainable Thai-Chinese Business Promotion" to promote trade and investment in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries.
US' protectionist trade policies are backfiring
News, Published on 14/10/2024
» The United States has adopted increasingly protectionist policies over the past few years, raising tariffs, revising or withdrawing from free-trade agreements, and restricting trade with countries considered strategic threats. While these measures aim to exert pressure on perceived adversaries like China, there is growing evidence that economic sanctions are at best ineffective and, at worst, counterproductive.