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Chinese investors courted
News, Published on 06/07/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invited the Chinese to scale up their investment in Thailand, saying the country's strategic location perfectly positions it as a hub for regional logistics.
Food security an urgent priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/07/2022
» While an earlier meeting of G-20 delegates in Yogyakarta focused on strengthening the global health system, it is no surprise that the Russia-Ukraine war dominated talks at the summit of the Group of Seven rich nations last week.
A new era of BRICS cooperation
News, Published on 30/06/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22-24 with a keynote speech and chaired the 14th BRICS Summit and the High-level Dialogue on Global Development with important remarks via video link in Beijing.
Work and build together, PM tells BRICS meet
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/06/2022
» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has proposed a tight relationship between Thailand and BRICS as well as BRICS Plus member countries to achieve steady economic recovery, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Subtle diplomatic dance
News, Published on 19/06/2022
» Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.
Pacific nations reject China security pact
AFP, Published on 31/05/2022
» SUVA (FIJI) - Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China's push for a wide-ranging regional security pact Monday, amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing's orbit.
High stakes for Asean
News, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2022
» The declaration after the summit of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the United States that they will commit to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" poses a new challenge to the regional bloc.
Sihanoukville pays the price for heavy reliance on Chinese
Asia focus, Published on 09/05/2022
» For several years now, Cambodia has been receiving billions of dollars in Chinese investment as part of China's Belt & Road initiative (BRI). Between 2013 and 2017, Beijing invested US$5.3 billion in the Southeast Asian country. Between 2016 and 2019, the two countries signed 65 cooperation agreements to finance infrastructure projects such as seaports, highways, airports, power stations and even an oil refinery.
China axes 15 coal plants abroad after Xi pledge, but loopholes remain: study
AFP, Published on 22/04/2022
» BEIJING: More than a dozen Chinese coal power projects overseas were cancelled after a ban last year on funding such plants, but loopholes could allow 18 others to still go ahead, according to a study published Friday.
Companies push for deeper China links
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/04/2022
» Thai businesses say they are eager to forge partnerships and joint ventures with Chinese counterparts, particularly in the areas of fintech, digitalisation, decarbonisation innovations, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.