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US and China spar on Asean stage
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2021
» While all eyes were on Kamala Harris when she visited Southeast Asia last week, China loomed large over the event, partly because the US vice president several times mentioned China in public comments.
Vaccine conundrum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/08/2021
» Despite shortages of vaccines and people struggling to get access as they look forward to resuming normal life, not everyone is eager to get vaccinated.
Joni Mitchell set to be honoured by the music world
Life, Published on 30/08/2021
» Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will be honoured by the music world ahead of the annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as the MusiCares person of the year.
Kanye West files to change his name to 'Ye'
Life, Published on 30/08/2021
» Music icon Kanye West has filed to legally change his name to his longtime nickname "Ye", US media reported last week, citing documents filed in a Los Angeles court.
Capital readies flood pumps as rain looms
News, Published on 30/08/2021
» Work is under way to mobilise water pumps and unclog the drainage system in anticipation of heavy downpours in Bangkok this week, according to Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
Condo sector remains stuck in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/08/2021
» Anti-government protests that turned violent are expected to impact condo demand from foreign buyers, even though some relaxation of lockdown restrictions next month may help lift overall sentiment, according to property consultancy Edmund Tie & Co Thailand.
Osmep, Silpakorn focus on digital SMEs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/08/2021
» The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Osmep) is partnering with Silpakorn University to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital content industry, including knowledge sharing and business matching, as part of efforts to drive the growth of the segment and the overall economy.
Government urged to promote edtech
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/08/2021
» The government is being advised to apply more educational technology as a tool to address inequality in education and upgrade Thailand's competitiveness.
IRPC sets out growth vision
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2021
» SET-listed IRPC, a petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group, plans to apply its expertise to new business development projects, notably healthcare and electric vehicles (EVs), under its long-term business vision devised for the post-pandemic period.
State expedites border checkpoint talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2021
» The government pledges to accelerate talks with neighbouring countries to reopen as many border checkpoints as possible to boost cross-border trade, which has experienced robust growth the first seven months.