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Pentagon chief backs Trump on success of Iran strikes
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation.
Thai regulator prepares for possible gas price spike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran is giving Thai energy regulators more time to brace for liquefied natural gas (LNG) price fluctuations, which often lead to higher electricity bills, says an energy official who requested anonymity.
5G-A and AI Fostering the Intelligent Connectivity
Published on 26/06/2025
» Shanghai, June 26, 2025 – About 150 top-tier executives from leading telecommunications firms, AI innovators, and academic pioneers gathered at the Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) Top Talk Summit held during MWC Shanghai 2025 to explore huge opportunities emerging from the deep convergence of ICT and AI industries.
Tech giants’ net zero goals ‘verging on fantasy’
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» PARIS - The credibility of climate pledges by the world’s tech giants to rapidly become carbon neutral is fading fast as they devour more and more energy in the race to develop AI and build data centres, researchers warned Thursday.
Vietnam PM expects US trade deal before July tariff deadline
Reuters, Published on 26/06/2025
» HANOI - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday he expected a trade deal with the United States before the expiration of a pause on 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports in early July.
Shippers told to prep contingency plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has observed a slowdown in orders for rice, chicken, rubber, food and electrical appliances due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
AI reforms sought in bid to become regional hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand wants to accelerate improvements to its artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, create an AI software testing centre, strengthen its AI training and develop more deep-tech startups, all as part of a drive to become a regional AI hub.
Bangchak unit invests in sustainable data centres
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» More energy firms are venturing into the data centre business, with BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, becoming the latest to co-invest in sustainable data centre development.
US strikes on Iran nuke plants risk backfiring
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 26/06/2025
» Israel and the United States have dealt punishing blows to Iran's nuclear infrastructure. "Operation Rising Lion" and "Operation Midnight Hammer" have been portrayed as precision strikes that will stop the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme in its tracks. But whatever the bombings might have achieved tactically, they risk forfeiting strategically, as Iran is now more convinced than ever that nuclear weapons are the only way to deter future aggression and ensure the regime's survival.
Samsung unveils AI-powered smart home tech at Bangkok seminar
Published on 26/06/2025
» Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest AI-driven smart home innovations at the Southeast Asia Tech Seminar 2025, held in Bangkok on 20 June. The event showcased Samsung’s vision for a seamlessly connected lifestyle powered by artificial intelligence.