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Modi to Putin: Now is 'not a time for war'
AFP, Published on 16/09/2022
» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that now is “not a time for war”.
Xi and Putin challenge world order at regional summit
AFP, Published on 16/09/2022
» SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for a shake-up of the world order as they met with Asian leaders Friday for a summit challenging Western influence.
Germany seizes Russian energy firm's subsidiaries
AFP, Published on 16/09/2022
» BERLIN - Berlin on Friday took control of the German operations of Russian oil firm Rosneft to secure energy supplies which have been disrupted after Moscow invaded Ukraine.
Cathay Pacific sees clearer skies
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2022
» Cancellation of the mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong is the key to recovery for Cathay Pacific as the airline has prepared both seat capacity and is recruiting more air crew for business resumption.
Call for EV chargers to harness solar power
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 16/09/2022
» The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ensure adequate power supplies, with one idea being to build "micro grids" at charging stations, says Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc.
Geoeconomics of the US-China tech war
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/09/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Central Asia this week in his first overseas travel in nearly three years is perhaps the most consequential irony of the coronavirus pandemic. As the place where the deadly pandemic began in early 2020, China was the first to swiftly and successfully suppress and contain Covid-19 within weeks, while its counterparts in North America and Europe languished for months under mounting death tolls and hospitalisations.
SEC mulls tighter rules for digital asset exchange services
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a plan to restrict digital asset exchanges from seeking benefits for clients from deposit and lending services, or encouraging others to do so, in order to protect investors and the public against fraud.
'Beach' case settled at last
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2022
» A ruling has finally been handed down for a court case related to the production of the Hollywood movie The Beach. A Supreme Court verdict on Tuesday ordered the Forestry Department to restore Maya Bay, which was environmentally damaged during the movie's filming that began in November 1998.
A show of strength
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2022
» Over the past few years, American superheroes have dominated the movies in cinemas and series on various streaming services. That is likely to continue since Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe consists of planned releases in 2023 and 2024, while DC Extended Universe also has at least five films to be released next year. Last month, a reboot of the Red Eagle, perhaps Thailand's best-known superhero, was also announced for a planned release in 2024. Guru thinks home-grown heroes need long overdue love from us, so here are some of the memorable ones for your reading pleasure.