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Belarus Nobel winner facing long jail term for 'smuggling': NGO
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» MOSCOW - Jailed Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, who was co-awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize, faces up to 12 years in prison on smuggling charges, the Viasna rights centre said Monday.
Is Japan now facing its own Liz Truss moment?
Oped, Published on 25/11/2022
» Former British PM Liz Truss's disastrous mini-budget, which crashed the pound and ended her tenure after just 44 days, has quickly become a cautionary tale for policymakers around the world as they debate how to spur economic growth and address rising inflation. But some national leaders, such as Japan's, have not heeded the warning.
SET outlook brightens at 1,600 points and beyond
Business, Published on 12/11/2022
» The SET staged a big recovery in October from its poor performance the month before, establishing a new support level at 1,600 points. The trading range was between 1,553.80 and 1,619.08 with a close at 1,608.76, up 19.25 points or 1.2% on the month.
Tax oil firms to pay for climate damage, island nations say
AFP, Published on 08/11/2022
» SHARM EL SHEIKH (EGYPT) - A group of small island nations joined calls on Tuesday for a windfall tax on oil companies to compensate developing countries for the damage caused by climate change-induced natural disasters.
Reinvigorating the FTAAP conversation for post-COVID-19 prosperity
Published on 18/10/2022
» In hosting APEC 2022, Thailand has acknowledged that the most pertinent matter for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is its transition to the post-COVID-19 era, in particular, reigniting trade and commerce and adapting to the New Normal.
Bialiatski: veteran rights defender in authoritarian Belarus
AFP, Published on 07/10/2022
» MOSCOW - Ales Bialiatski, the head of Belarus rights group Viasna who was jailed last year, won the Nobel Peace Prize in the wake of historic demonstrations and a severe crackdown in his ex-Soviet country.
New, long visa favours expats
News, Published on 03/09/2022
» Thailand now has in place measures to lure wealthy foreigners and professionals as part of an effort to boost the economy, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has said.
Long-term visa applications officially open
Published on 02/09/2022
» The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy.
Recovery steps falter
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.
The least of govt problems
News, Published on 16/07/2022
» The government is fighting battles on many fronts, but it may find itself left defenceless against a bread and butter issue.