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Making sense of the new global economy
Oped, Dambisa Moyo, Published on 13/06/2025
» As the world becomes more volatile and confusing, policymakers, business leaders and investors will need to rethink the mental models they use to analyse the global economy. Specifically, they should pay attention to three structural dynamics that are altering the global landscape: capital flows, demographic shifts and political ideology, which are ushering in a more fragmented and siloed world.
Defusing Thai-Cambodian border row
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/06/2025
» At issue in the ongoing border standoff between the Thai and Cambodian armed forces is timing and circumstance. In less than two weeks, a seemingly minor border skirmish intensified into a full-scale military confrontation. What is being overlooked in the thick of mutual antagonism and ultranationalism on both sides is when and how the current round of confrontation transpired. Getting its origins right is crucial to finding ways and means for conflict resolution.
People's Party urges govt to scrap plan for car park
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is calling for a review of the plan to construct a new underground parking lot at the parliament complex, citing irregularities in the budget and design of the project.
Investment property sales remain active in Bangkok
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Market conditions are not slowing down transactions for investment properties across inner Bangkok, according to CBRE Thailand, the international property consultant.
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.
Social Security Office paid 'over double for building'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) paid roughly double the market value for the SKYY9 Building, according to a special committee appointed by the Interior Ministry to audit the SSO's budget use.
Israel launches 'preemptive' strikes on Iran
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel carried out "preemptive" strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear plant and military sites, after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible "massive conflict" in the region.
Bolt beams as Alfred, Duplantis and Warholm light up Oslo Diamond League
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» OSLO - Karsten Warholm, Julien Alfred and Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis lit up Thursday's star-studded Diamond League meet in Oslo where Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt was on hand to lend further glitter to a gripping evening of track and field.
'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» FRANKFURT — At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back on US giant Microsoft.
As Nato ups defence spending, can Europe produce the weapons?
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» BRUSSELS — North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) leaders meeting in The Hague this month look set to agree to a major increase in military budgets under pressure from United States President Donald Trump.