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Riding the dragon
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 19/04/2021
» The growing economic and political influence of China has challenged the powerful nations of the West, particularly the United States, to respond in new ways.
NYSE scraps plan to delist China telecom firms
AFP, Published on 05/01/2021
» NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange abandoned plans to delist three state-owned Chinese telecom companies on Monday, reversing a decision that further dented already strained relations between the world's two superpowers.
97th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
Published on 29/10/2020
» Ambassador’s message
Grand old conspiracy theorists
Asia focus, Published on 14/09/2020
» In the summer of 1945, the Allied policy of demanding unconditional surrender in World War II became the subject of intense debate in the United States. In a way, it has remained so ever since, tracking with Americans' changing attitudes about the Cold War and post-Cold War interventions.
Consultant resounds recession bell
Business, Published on 28/02/2020
» The new coronavirus outbreak and heightening geopolitical and trade tensions can be expected to drive the world to the brink of a global recession this year. Investors must take action sooner rather than later to build and safeguard their wealth.
On guard against terror
Asia focus, Published on 03/02/2020
» When President Donald Trump ordered American troops to withdraw last October from northeastern Syria, critics said the decision would play into the hands of terrorists, with ramifications beyond the Middle East.
India Sees Opportunity as U.S. Remakes Its Alliances
Business, Published on 24/01/2020
» India sees the Trump administration's reassessment of America's traditional alliances as a strategic opportunity--a shift that allows New Delhi to deepen ties with Washington without provoking retribution from China or destroying a longstanding partnership with Russia.
Asia's century, China's year
Asia focus, Published on 30/12/2019
» Way back when 1999 was winding down, pundits were telling us that the Asian Century was about to dawn. That prediction has not yet been fully realised, but few would disagree that 2019 belonged to China. Over the past 12 months, the top headlines have been about the bruising trade war with America, defiant protests in Hong Kong against Beijing's tightening grip, and the rise of a surveillance state that is herding hundreds of thousands into "re-education" camps on its western fringes. Below, the Asia Focus team looks back on a busy and sometimes troubling 2019.
Yuan moves add to trade-war tension, SET falls
Business, Published on 10/08/2019
» Recap: Rising trade war tensions and the prospect of early elections in Italy and Britain hit European stock markets yesterday, but the weakening Chinese yuan dominated headlines, with central banks in Asia Pacific poised for more policy easing to shore up economic growth.
Asian tensions present chance
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/08/2019
» Thai tourism operators hope to get a windfall from a series of intense situations in Asia, including rampant protests in Hong Kong and Beijing's ban on individual travellers to Taiwan.