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Myanmar looks east again in search of legitimacy

Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/04/2026

» Myanmar understands it needs to reach out to the world if it is to end its isolation and roll back the sanctions much of the West has levied against it. To this end, the men in green, now in civilian clothes, are seeking the support of traditional allies -- China and Asean, especially Thailand -- as well as Bangladesh and Pakistan, in an effort to reset foreign policy and regain international acceptance.

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When will the IMF ever learn?

Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026

» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.

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Oil shock risks wider chain reaction

Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/04/2026

» There is no such thing as a free lunch. When global oil prices rise sharply, as they are doing now, someone must bear the cost. Some countries choose to absorb it through government support, as in Japan, while others pass the burden on to consumers, as in Thailand. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong; each carries different economic consequences. Policymakers must decide which set of outcomes is more acceptable and act accordingly.

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Orban's fall seen as a populist turning point

Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/04/2026

» Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary's newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader Viktor Orban (aka "The Viktator") from power. All the usual welcoming words, but Mr Tusk's message ended with two slightly mysterious words in Hungarian: "Ruszkik haza" -- Russians go home.

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Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after striking pier, passengers safe

Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 15/04/2026

» PATTAYA - Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three‑deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, damaging its stern and causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed.

OPINION

China's water security ambitions

News, Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 15/04/2026

» China holds only 6% of the world's fresh water, which supports nearly 20% of the global population and generates over 18% of global gross domestic product. The country faces water challenges largely due to water quality concerns and significant spatio-temporal imbalances.