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Thailand between the US and China
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 29/03/2024
» Amid what now has to be acknowledged as a direct non-military conflict and a geoeconomic war of sorts between the United States and China, Thailand is in a quandary. While characterising Thailand's geostrategic dilemma as a US-China binary can be exaggerated and misleading, it does have a point. As with many other developing countries in the region, Thailand will come under increasing pressure to choose between the two competing superpowers. The ability not to choose thus becomes an overarching geostrategic objective.
Green tech bans not implausible
News, David Fickling, Published on 19/03/2024
» In a world riven by great-power conflict, economic decoupling, high inflation, and worries that the interests of capital are being put ahead of workers, an obvious enemy can emerge: technology. The best way to preserve the status quo is to destroy the machinery that promises a change to existing ways.
Joined at the hip
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry posted a disappointing result in terms of arrivals from China last year, recording only 3.5 million visitors, falling far short of the original goal of 5-7 million.
Fragile supply chains will rebuild
News, Published on 27/12/2023
» Pick a single item from an array of shocks and you can see just how fragile global supply chains truly are. But combine climate change, decoupling from China, unprecedented technological development, wars, rising costs and labour shortages, and we now have an amalgam of catalysts that will change global trade for the better.
Bluebik outlines digital capabilities and trends for 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/12/2023
» Companies should have several tech capabilities, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), to deal with changes and increase their flexibility in 2024, says tech service firm Bluebik.
EU moves to protect technlogies from rivals and China
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» STRASBOURG, France - The European Union on Tuesday unveiled a list of sensitive technologies that should be kept out of the hands of rivals, as the bloc takes further measures to confront China's aggressive trade policies.
Bimstec: A new force of the Global South
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 25/07/2023
» All of a sudden, the countries around the Bay of Bengal are coming to the fore and raising their profiles. They know full well that this vast maritime enclave, with its plentiful resources and potential benefits, is another important strategic landscape. So, it is better to get their act together.
Yellen says US-China ties on 'surer footing' as wraps up visit
AFP, Published on 09/07/2023
» BEIJING: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught relations between the world's two biggest economies.
Siemens Mobility brings together 200 Thai railway stakeholders to transform the Thai Railway for a better future
Published on 06/07/2023
» Siemens Mobility Limited, a German rail innovation and technology company and a leading global provider of sustainable rail solutions, organised an exclusive event titled "Siemens Mobility Day 2023, Railvolution" on July 3rd, 2023, at the Sala Thai ballroom, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park.
Yellen to visit China, raising need to 'responsibly manage' ties
AFP, Published on 03/07/2023
» WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit Beijing this week, the United States said Sunday, marking the second trip by a cabinet official to China since ties between the world's top two economies deteriorated earlier this year.