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Changing face of foreign direct investment
News, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 15/10/2025
» Although US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies dominate news headlines, they are far from the only forces shaping global production. New investment patterns have been reshaping the global economic landscape since well before Mr Trump's tariffs.
Trillions at risk in Gulf investments
News, Mike Dolan, Published on 25/10/2024
» Fears that Middle East instability would create an energy price shock have proven unfounded over the past year. But investors may be thinking about this crisis' potential risk premium in the wrong way. Instead of focusing solely on energy prices, they should consider what could happen if an escalating conflict impacts Gulf states' trillions in global investments.
US readiness for war -- watch its Navy missile policy
News, Peter Apps, Published on 19/04/2024
» In October 2022 a US destroyer and supply ship pulled alongside each other in San Diego harbour to attempt something the Pentagon had never tried before -- reloading missiles on a US warship at sea rather than tied up alongside a pier.
Embassies present festive video clips
News, Onnucha Hutasingh and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/04/2024
» The government said on Sunday that 35 foreign embassies in Thailand have joined forces with the country to promote this year's Songkran Thai New Year celebrations to the world, following Unesco's listing of the festival as an intangible cultural heritage item in December.
Red Sea raids push US and allies to crunch point
News, Peter Apps, Published on 15/01/2024
» When the United States and 11 allies published a joint statement last week calling for an end to Houthi attacks from Yemen on Red Sea shipping, they hoped the implicit threat of force might at least reduce the intensity of fire on foreign vessels.
US-led naval force may not end Houthi ship strikes
News, James Stavridis, Published on 22/12/2023
» US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has announced a new military effort in the Middle East: Operation Prosperity Guardian. It will bring together a coalition of nations to safeguard the dangerous waters of the Red Sea, North Arabian Sea and western Indian Ocean from surprisingly sophisticated attacks by Iranian-sponsored terrorists from the Houthi rebellion in Yemen.
New dawn of cooperation is here
News, Orna Sagiv, Published on 18/09/2023
» On Sept 15th, we commemorated a significant milestone for the Middle East and North Africa: three years since the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, under the auspices of the US government. Three months later, in December 2020, Morocco joined the process, re-establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.
Overseas voting almost done
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2023
» More than 80% of Thais living abroad who are eligible to do so have reportedly showed up to cast their votes ahead of the May 14 general election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
No appointment for driving permit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Off to the Halal market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/01/2023
» The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).