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Celebrate independence with Mayan culture
Life, Published on 30/08/2021
» To mark the bicentennial of their independence, the embassies of Guatemala and Mexico present the global release of Cosmic Twins, an animated short film inspired by Asian traditional shadow theatre, today at 3pm.
Making Thai gems and jewellery shine again
Asia focus, Thaweelap Rittapirom, Published on 30/08/2021
» Thailand's gems and jewellery industry, like many others, has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meet dynamic creators in this virtual festival
Life, Published on 30/08/2021
» After its premiere in Berlin, and later Amsterdam and Tokyo, the first-ever virtual edition of "Scopes Driven By Porsche" is being presented in Southeast Asia by Porsche Asia Pacific to curate and provide a temporary space for those who are driven by dreams and want to go beyond cultural conventions to pursue their passion and create the perspectives of tomorrow.
Crypto craze
Business, Published on 30/08/2021
» As Thailand inches towards the government goal of a cashless society, the central bank is experimenting with means to accelerate the transition through the adoption of a centralised digital currency.
Pandemic's hidden dangers
Life, Published on 30/08/2021
» Pornchai Suwanjak has collected trash for eight years.
CLMVT strategy refined
Asia focus, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 30/08/2021
» With the Covid-19 pandemic expected to leave long-term impacts on global investment patterns and consumer behaviour, the CLMVT countries are counting on closer economic cooperation within Southeast Asia to help them benefit from each other's strengths.
Asean matters to America
Asia focus, Published on 30/08/2021
» The pandemic has been causing many parts of the world to drift away from each other amid distancing and lockdowns, but the US-Asean relationship is bucking the trend.
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.