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Region must not abandon Myanmar
News, Sally Tyler, Published on 16/02/2026
» A particular confluence of events pertaining to Myanmar -- the fifth anniversary of its latest junta, elections early this month widely seen as illegitimate, and the beginning of a case on charges of genocide brought by Gambia at the International Court of Justice -- should have brought increased international scrutiny to the beleaguered nation.
Is China's economic policy a little too cautious?
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Pairing the powerful and lively horse with the element of fire yields a symbol of intensity, vitality, and forward momentum. But, the wisdom goes, the fire horse must not allow its determination to give way to recklessness. Likewise, the tension between balance and dynamism will define Chinese economic policy in the year ahead.
Saudi Arabia seen as trade gateway to Middle East
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has bolstered trade ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks to explore the Middle Eastern market.
China bans import of sugar-based products
News, Published on 07/11/2025
» China has imposed a sweeping ban on the import of all Thai syrups and premixed sugar products, after 10 factories failed the latest safety and hygiene standards inspection by Chinese authorities.
Electricity will decide who wins the great AI race
News, Jeffrey Wu, Published on 20/10/2025
» The next stage of the global AI race will be decided not by algorithms or chips, but by electricity -- and that puts China at a distinct advantage. While Western tech giants are emphasising closed, capital-intensive models that demand enormous computing power, China is embracing open source AI and massively expanding its renewable- and nuclear-energy capacity, thereby positioning itself to deploy powerful AI technologies at scale without breaking the bank.
In a world on fire, workers get burned
News, Sally Tyler, Published on 13/10/2025
» In these chaotic times that many characterise in terms of rollback, regression, and retreat, there is one measure that continues to surge ahead -- global temperature. The year 2024 was the hottest ever since worldwide temperature recording began. Though climate occupied a major space in discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York City last month, significant progress did not emerge from the fractured international environment.
Backlash against forest amnesty bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2025
» For decades, the promise of land ownership has been a mainstay in Thai politics.
Fish breeders receive boost for exports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand Post and the Department of Fisheries are joining hands to launch an express delivery service for ornamental fish exports in October, targeting five key markets.
PM orders gold exports probe
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed authorities to investigate the abnormal increase in gold exports to Cambodia, amid concerns that the surge may be contributing to the rapid appreciation of the Thai baht in recent weeks.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.