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Introducing the new cybercrime treaty
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 27/09/2025
» Next month, a key Asean nation will host a raft of countries for the signing ceremony for a new cybercrime treaty. Its full (and rather wordy) title is: the "United Nations Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening International Cooperation for Combating Certain Crimes Committed by Means of Information and Communications Technology Systems and for the Sharing of Evidence in Electronic Form of Serious Crimes".
Economic challenges for the new regime
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 27/09/2025
» The Thai economy appears to be showing signs of life amid optimism about the new government and its economic team, but it also faces new challenges. The outcome will depend on how these emerging challenges are managed.
US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2025
» NEW YORK - The United States will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa because he "urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence" in New York on Friday, the State Department said.
Industry supremo to curb cheap goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2025
» New Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says he will "race against time" to launch new measures to support state efforts to protect the Thai manufacturing sector against the influx of low-cost imports from China.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
Film festival a boon for Silk Road
News, Chen Ziqi, Published on 27/09/2025
» This year, the Belt and Road Initiative celebrates 12 years of cooperation between over 150 countries. Beyond trade and infrastructure, its heartbeat lies in bringing people closer together.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
Phiphat green lights SRT legal action in land row
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has authorised the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to proceed with lawsuits against individuals occupying land in the Khao Kradong area of Buri Ram province.
Exile songs resurface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/09/2025
» From the early 1970s to the 80s, Mogadishu boasted one of the Horn of Africa's liveliest night scenes with groups from this "Golden Era" like Dur Dur Band entertaining at clubs and hotels across the city. A coup in 1991 and subsequent civil war put a stop to the music and musicians had to go underground or migrate. Those who went by the latter route took their music and culture across the Somali diaspora (one of Africa's largest).
Malaysian players banned after using forged documents to play qualifier vs Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2025
» BENGALURU — Deportivo Alaves's Facundo Garces was among seven players banned for a year by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) on Friday after the football governing body found that doctored documentation had been used so that they could play in an Asian Cup qualifier for Malaysia against Vietnam.