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Thai rice prices hit one-year low
Reuters, Published on 12/09/2024
» Thai rice prices fell to their lowest level in over a year as bidders were forced to reduce their high prices in a recent auction held by Indonesia, while Indian rice export prices extended losses this week to hit an eight-month low.
South Korea approves two new reactors in nuclear power push
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/09/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea approved the construction of two nuclear reactors on the nation’s east coast, reviving a project that was scrapped by the former administration, which had pursued an anti-nuclear policy.
Singapore gives go ahead for cashless gambling at casinos
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/09/2024
» Cashless gambling will soon be permitted at Singapore's two casinos under amendments to the city state's Casino Control Act, though the use of Cashless gambling will soon be permitted at Singapore's two casinos under amendments to the city state's Casino Control Act, though the use of cryptocurrencies will remain prohibited.
Trio of stars march at HK Open
Sports, Published on 12/09/2024
» Thai trio Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the women's singles last 16 of the US$420,000 BWF Hong Kong Open on Wednesday.
Unravelling the allure of Japan to Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2024
» The number of tourist arrivals to Japan this year consistently hit record highs, with more than 3 million visitors to the country per month from March to July.
Pheu Thai lawmaker urged to stand trial on Tak Bai massacre
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2024
» A list-MP of the ruling Pheu Thai Party is being urged to give up his parliamentary immunity and stand trial in court over the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case before the statute of limitation expires in 44 days.
China and fulcrum of peace, security
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 12/09/2024
» How sanguine should the international observer be towards the relationship between China, peace and security? While the country's integration into the international commercial system via the World Trade Organization has opened the door to rules-based discourse and a multilateral dispute settlement system, despite major commercial rivalries, the domain of peace and security presents a more precarious and ambivalent affair. Yet, here again, there is variability in that relationship, which militates against too broad of a generalisation.
Time to boost South-South ties
News, Jong-Jin Kim, Published on 12/09/2024
» In the Asia-Pacific region, countries are turning increasingly toward their neighbours for ideas on sustainable development.
Songkhla lights up for Lagoon Festival
Life, Published on 12/09/2024
» Old Songkhla Town will come to life from tomorrow until Sept 16 as part of the "Lighting of Songkhla Lagoon 2024" festival, which illuminates the history of the once-thriving commercial hub, which blends Thai, Chinese, and Muslim customs.