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Act now on Rohingya
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» US President Barack Obama had a frustrating second trip to Myanmar last week, at least for citizens of that country. Mr Obama tried to tread a middle path, always difficult in face-to-face diplomacy. When he praised the government’s policies, he disappointed many, including democratic icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who believe President Thein Sein is resisting further democratic reform. When he criticised stalled reforms, he irritated the government.
India, Australia vow closer security and trade ties
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» India and Australia vowed closer defence and security ties while stressing the importance of economic cooperation a day after Canberra sealed a huge trade pact with fellow Asian superpower China.
Snapchat lets friends send cash in a snap
AFP, Published on 18/11/2014
» SAN FRANCISCO - Smartphone app Snapchat on Monday began letting users in the United States send money to friends by simply typing dollar amounts into new "Snapcash" messages.
Uplift women, boost the economy
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» Change is in the air: Today women have better access to education, health services and jobs, as well as a greater voice in parliaments. Progress, however, in women’s empowerment has been slow and uneven. Growth and development gains have not been shared equally, both across the globe and within regions, with development gaps wider for poor and ethnic groups and those at the lower end of the income strata. Violence, conflicts and climate adversities have disproportionately impacted women, magnifying gender injustice and vulnerabilities.
Postbag: Free speech educates
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» I praise PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s pledge for the new charter to be inclusive, peoplecentred, fair, thorough, transparent and effective
Trade relations the key to helping countries build trust
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» The world may be preoccupied with the “hot” crises in the Middle East, IS, Eastern Ukraine and fighting Ebola. Yet, tensions in East Asia have not subsided. Even though the region has seen quite a remarkable level of peace ever since China’s war against Vietnam in 1978-79, there is a new uncertainty.
In democracy, a little conflict is good
News, Published on 18/11/2014
» Transformation crises occur when political orders are out of touch with the needs of modern economies and societies. The only way to overcome transformation crises, then, is to modernise the political order.
Wielding too much power can backfire
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/11/2014
» So what’s next? Banning The Hunger Games: Mockingjay from being screened here? Summoning Jennifer Lawrence for coming up with the three-finger salute that could provoke a real-life rebellion in “District Thailand?” Forcing people to listen to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s monotonous briefings all day long?
FBA changes ‘aim to cut obstacles’
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2014
» The government has reiterated its planned amendments to the Foreign Business Act (FBA) are aimed at reducing obstacles to trade and investment.
Thai pair will face Europe
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 18/11/2014
» Thai stars Thongchai Jaidee and Kiradech Aphibarnrat will join the Asian team at the 8th Royal Trophy in Guangzhou, China from Dec 19-21.