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Edging away from conflict
Business, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Thousands rally in Philippines in protest against corruption
Published on 21/09/2025
» Thousands of Filipinos joined marches in Manila and other areas of the country on Sunday, protesting against what organizers say is widespread corruption within the government.
International treaty protecting world's oceans to take effect
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - A multinational treaty to protect vast expanses of the world's oceans is finally set to become law in January 2026, with environmentalists hailing its enactment Friday as crucial to safeguarding the marine ecosystems.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
Huawei Empowers SMEs with 4+10+N Solutions
Published on 18/09/2025
» Shanghai, September 18, 2025 – As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly powerful driver of business transformation, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still face steep barriers in adopting these new technologies. Recognising this challenge, Huawei has unveiled its latest initiative to help bridge the gap. At the HUAWEI eKit Autumn Launch 2025 in Shanghai, themed “Together for Growth, All Intelligence”, David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board, introduced the new HUAWEI eKit 4+10+N SME Intelligence Solutions – a suite of one-stop, scenario-based offerings designed to make AI more accessible for SMEs and power the last mile of their intelligent transformation.
Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticised for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
Disaster beckons
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/09/2025
» Re: "Land Bridge to nowhere" (Editorial, Sept 17).
TCMA Wins Climate Action Award for Decarbonisation
Published on 17/09/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has received the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Climate Action Award 2025 from the CCI Climate Change Forum 2025, organised by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The award highlights TCMA’s achievements in greenhouse gas reduction and underscores its leadership in steering the Thai cement industry towards decarbonisation, in line with the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap.
Teens arrested in Japan for smuggling liquid cannabis from Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2025
» KYODO — Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling liquid that contained tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive component of cannabis, from Thailand, police said on Tuesday.