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Central banks eye digital coins
News, Mike Peacock, Published on 25/04/2025
» Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have often been deemed a solution in search of a problem. But US President Donald Trump appears to have provided a rationale for CBDCs, even as he has banned the development of a digital dollar.
Feb 28 was the day diplomacy died
News, Philip Cunningham, Published on 03/03/2025
» What do we make of the Oval Office meltdown that led to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky being politically ambushed and then rushed out of the White House? How do we best interpret Donald Trump's rude, bullying behaviour, reinforced by his trusty sidekick Vice President JD Vance?
Like bamboo swaying in the wind
News, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 18/11/2024
» When a powerful country comes courting, a smaller country is wise not to reject the courtship out of hand, even if it isn't fully swayed or convinced. The lesser of the two powers may appear to be an eager, willing and ready partner, but there may well be a measure of ambiguity behind the ready acquiescence and responsive smile.
Big Tobacco is now falling under the 'Zynfluence'
News, Andrea Felsted, Published on 30/03/2024
» For Big Tobacco, the ideal user of one of its nicotine pouches is an older ex-smoker who indulges in the tiny packets to get their daily dose of the stimulant.
The danger of talking down immigration in Oz
News, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/01/2024
» Pre-pandemic Australia looks like hallowed ground that the contemporary economy will struggle to surpass. For local officials who aspire to take a crack at emulating a celebrated decades-long expansion, it's important not to downgrade a vital component that's become radioactive: immigration. The country's politicians are showing a worrying lapse in memory.
High time for a high-seas treaty
News, Jennifer Morris, Published on 06/03/2023
» Our planet's tightly woven, interconnected natural systems are vital to life and livelihoods. Yet with each passing season, we are witnessing the crushing realities of the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
PM's wife showcases local arts and crafts in Ayutthaya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2022
» Naraporn Chan-o-cha, wife of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Friday led a group of spouses of Apec leaders and representatives on a visit to the Arts of the Kingdom Museum in Ayutthaya's Bang Pa-in district.
Clarification of Apec delegates list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2022
» In the story titled "China's Xi to attend Apec meet", published in the Nov 12 edition, it was incorrectly mentioned that Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen will join the summit.
China's Xi to attend Apec meet
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/11/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed he will attend the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next week while Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend but will send a representative instead, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Palace pays tribute to late queen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2022
» A portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been placed at the Grand Palace in Bangkok so people can pay their respects and express their condolences on His Majesty the King's instruction.