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Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
Indonesia's Prabowo reiterates 'Asian Way' to defuse tension
Published on 12/05/2024
» JAKARTA: As Indonesia’s president elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to enter office in October, he looks set to take a more assertive stance in foreign policy, saying that diplomacy, negotiations, and the "Asian way" have helped to defuse tension.
Canadian police arrest fourth man for murder of Sikh leader Nijjar
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2024
» TORONTO: A fourth person has been arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canadian police said on Saturday, in a case that strained diplomatic relations with India.
Maya Bay ranked fifth-best beach in the world
Online Reporters, Published on 11/05/2024
» Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, has been named the fifth-best beach in the world in a survey conducted by London-based Beachatlas.
Committee to promote Thai-Saudi ties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to promote trade between the two countries.
Last Indian soldiers leave Maldives
Published on 09/05/2024
» NEW DELHI - India has replaced some 80 soldiers on the Maldives with civilians after a demand by President Mohamed Muizzu who has shifted the archipelago’s ties towards China, New Delhi officials said on Thursday.
US weighs upgrade for Vietnam to 'market economy' status
Published on 08/05/2024
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's bid to draw Vietnam closer as a strategic ally will clash head-on with his desire for union workers' votes on Wednesday as the Commerce Department hears testimony on whether to designate Vietnam as a "market economy".
Soft power cooperation the core of France talks
News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Thailand is pursuing an exchange of know-how with France on the promotion of soft power in key areas covering fashion and tourism, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Published on 06/05/2024
» LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/05/2024
» Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday to begin a closely watched three-nation tour that will see him try to improve relations with Europe amid intensifying US rivalry, with trade and Ukraine high on the agenda.