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Xi seeks to dispel fear about anti-graft drive
Published on 15/03/2024
» Chinese leader Xi Jinping says members of the ruling Communist Party should feel good, not fearful, about his sweeping anti-corruption campaign, a sign he may be dealing with some frustration among the organisation’s 98 million members.
The utility of neutrality, now in steep decline
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 02/03/2024
» Neutrality used to be a European thing, but it is now in steep decline. If it were an animal, we'd have to declare it an endangered species.
Disney's 'Shogun' has a lot to teach the West
News, Published on 28/02/2024
» One of the most famous tales ever set in Japan is back. Walt Disney Co is spending millions on a glossy new adaptation of the James Clavell saga Shogun, the story of the Englishman who arrives in 1600s Japan and goes on to become a samurai.
Researchers use AI to detect pancreatic cancer sooner
Life, Published on 27/02/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: A dear friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It was so advanced, he died just a month later. I recently saw a discussion on television about using AI to detect pancreatic cancer early, while it is still curable. How would that work?
Ministry to 'transform' oil prices
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2024
» The state's previous policy to fix the domestic prices of all types of oil will be brought back into use again to help people better avoid daily oil price fluctuations, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's recent interview with a television programme.
Several injured in 100-car pile on icy China expressway
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» BEIJING - Several people were injured after more than 100 cars collided into each other on an icy stretch of an expressway in the Chinese city of Suzhou, state media reported on Friday, the latest accident caused by extreme weather conditions.
Taking on the men in green
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/02/2024
» There has been a growing focus on military land and commercial welfare projects over the past five years. With the Pheu Thai Party now in power and the Move Forward Party (MFP) leading the opposition, scrutiny of these lucrative assets and operations has intensified.
An irreparable break-up?
News, Published on 17/02/2024
» Several stalwarts of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) say the same thing — being judged to have plotted to subvert the constitutional monarchy will only galvanise the party further.
Top Putin critic Navalny dies in prison at 47
Published on 16/02/2024
» Alexei Navalny, the most formidable opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, collapsed and died on Friday after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade jail term, the Russian prison service said.
China travel surge hints at consumer revival
Published on 16/02/2024
» A resurgence in travel over the Lunar New Year holiday is offering some signs of a consumer spending pickup in China as it struggles with low confidence and deflation.