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Apec leaders divided on Ukraine, Gaza wars, back WTO reform
Reuters, Published on 18/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Pacific Rim leaders showed divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza after a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum on Friday, although they pledged support for reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Time to ditch the death penalty
Oped, Published on 10/10/2023
» Today marks the 21st World Day Against the Death Penalty. For Thailand, it marks the fifth consecutive year without executions.
The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
NBTC and APT Join Forces for APT Symposium 2023
Published on 16/09/2023
» The Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has joined hands with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) to host the APT Symposium 2023, scheduled for September 11–12, 2023, at the W Bangkok Hotel. Clinical Professor Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, Chairman of The NBTC, and Mr. Masanori Kondo, Secretary General of APT, presided over the event, emphasising the significance of this year's symposium.
Unlock insights at 25th ASA meet
Life, Published on 31/08/2023
» The Administrative Professional and Secretary Association of Thailand is holding the "25th Congress Of The Association Of Secretaries And Administrative Professionals In Asia Pacific (ASA)" at Berkeley Hotel, Ratchaprarop Road, from Sept 8-12.
Young Tongans dream of the rugby meal ticket
AFP, Published on 30/08/2023
» NUKU'ALOFA (TONGA) - On the rocky foreshore of Popua, the poorest area of the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa, a group of girls and boys are tossing around a rugby ball.
Biden unlikely to attend Asean summits
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2023
» WASHINGTON/JAKARTA: United States President Joe Biden is unlikely to attend summits with Southeast Asian leaders in Jakarta next month, multiple sources told Reuters, an absence that would raise questions about US commitment to a region vital in its efforts to push back against China's expanding influence.
France's Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PORT VILA (VANUATU) - French President Emmanuel Macron denounced "new imperialism" in the Pacific during a landmark visit to the region on Thursday, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.
US to deploy coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» PORT MORESBY - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday announced the deployment of a US Coastguard ship to Papua New Guinea, as Washington seeks to boost its military footprint in the region amid fierce competition for influence with China.
Football pitch of tropical forest lost every 5 seconds
AFP, Published on 27/06/2023
» PARIS - Earth lost an area of carbon-absorbing rainforest larger than Switzerland or the Netherlands in 2022, most of it destroyed to make way for cattle and commodity crops, an analysis of satellite data released Tuesday revealed.