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Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
Zelensky hopes US talks yield results
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he hopes Ukraine will sign agreements with the United States next week on a plan to end Russia’s invasion but lashed out at slow ammunition deliveries from abroad.
Vietnam targets $5.5bn in foreign loans for 2026 to boost infrastructure development
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to secure $5.5 billion (172.5 billion baht) in foreign loans in 2026 as it seeks to speed up the construction of large-scale national infrastructure projects and tackle persistent bottlenecks in the disbursement of development finance, its government said on Friday.
Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Candidates list plans for deep South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026
» Political parties are calling for a shift in strategy to address the unrest in Thailand's southern border provinces, stressing dialogue-based conflict resolution, decentralisation and the creation of a new body to drive economic and social development in the region.
Three main parties and two directions
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/01/2026
» Although Thailand's election campaign is reaching fever pitch ahead of voting day on Feb 8, the dynamics and contours of its final outcome can be gleaned from past polls over the last 25 years. Only once in January 2001, as was indicated in this space last week, were voter results fully honoured and carried out. Other elections were either upended by military coups or manipulated by judicial interventions.
ZTE Recognised on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%
Published on 15/01/2026
» ZTE secured a place on the CDP Climate A list for the third consecutive year, making it the only company in mainland China to achieve this distinction three times in recent yearsZTE demonstrates its commitment through quantifiable results across four key dimensions: Green Operations, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure and Green Empowerment
Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after US talks
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» NUUK - Greenland’s residents expressed a mix of anxiety and relief after a meeting was held Wednesday in the White House between officials from the United States, Denmark and the island at the centre of President Donald Trump’s focus.
Army buying armoured vehicles from China for B1 billion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has moved to strengthen its combat capabilities by signing a procurement agreement worth about 1 billion baht for additional VN1 wheeled armoured vehicles from China under the 2025 fiscal year defence budget.