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Lawless state capitalism no answer to China's rise
Oped, Published on 19/09/2025
» It is tempting to frame the Sino-American economic rivalry as a clash between engineering doers and lawyerly naysayers, as the Chinese-Canadian analyst Dan Wang does in his new book Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. But this is a false dichotomy, because law is a crucial feature of US capitalism.
Demographic time bomb threatens Chinese society
Oped, Published on 22/08/2025
» News stories about China nowadays largely focus on geopolitical developments, particularly the Sino-American rivalry. But China's 1.4 billion people, while aware of these issues, are more preoccupied with a problem that hits much closer to home: their shrinking families.
Back in black
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/08/2025
» After what feels like an eternity, Netflix has finally brought Jenna Ortega back to our screens -- and back to the shadowy corridors of Nevermore Academy -- in Wednesday Season 2. This time, we're getting the story in two halves: Part 1 now, Part 2 in September. That split alone is enough to test the patience of fans who have been waiting since the breakout first season, but at least these four new episodes offer enough twists, revelations, and deliciously dark moments to keep us hooked until the rest arrives.
Amateur football leagues win over cynical Chinese fans
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SUZHOU, China - On a summer’s day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded into a stadium while thousands more gathered by public screens to watch China’s hottest sport — amateur football.
Vingegaard ‘stronger than ever’ as Tour de France start looms
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» LILLE, France - Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was feeling stronger than ever on Friday and confident of winning another Tour de France as tensions mount on the eve of the start.
Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White House said Tuesday, the third time he has put off a threatened ban on the popular app.
Minister wants better security at malls after brawl at Bangkok's MBK
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/03/2025
» The higher education minister has called for tougher security measures from authorities, especially at shopping malls, after a clash inside Bangkok shopping centre MBK on Saturday.
Minister wants better security at malls after brawl at Bangkok's MBK
Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2025
» The higher education minister has called for tougher security measures from authorities, especially at shopping malls, after a clash inside an inner-Bangkok shopping centre, MBK, on Saturday.
ONE Championship Hall of Fame beckons for Bibiano Fernandes, as Chatri confirms Saitama sendoff
Published on 26/02/2025
» ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed Bibiano Fernandes will be the second fighter inducted into the Hall of Fame, with the legendary former bantamweight MMA champion insisting he will not be making another dramatic comeback.
UAE’s Gaza Strategy: Aid, Influence, and Reconstruction
Published on 30/01/2025
» With Israel and Hamas having reached a ceasefire agreement on January 15, 2025, which officially came into effect on January 19, 2025, the war has now ended. Meanwhile, our reporters have investigated the strategy of the United Arab Emirates in the region. The oil and gas-rich Gulf monarchy – a Middle Eastern heavyweight which has a strong rivalry with neighbouring Qatar – is spreading its influence and focusing on the period of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, where the bombs have finally fallen silent.