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Biden heads for Georgia, Trump the Midwest as US election enters final week
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» WASHINGTON - Democrat Joe Biden was campaigning in the once reliably Republican state of Georgia on Tuesday and President Donald Trump was hopscotching across the Midwest as the US election campaign entered its final week.
Huge anti-France rally in Bangladesh as Macron backlash widens
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» DHAKA - Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday in the biggest anti-France rally since President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed.
US announces $2.4bn sale of coastal defence systems to Taiwan
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday said it had approved a $2.4 billion sale of 100 Harpoon coastal defence systems to Taiwan, defying Beijing's anger over a $1 billion missile deal last week.
Suriya: Protests not derailing FDI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2020
» The student-led protests against the government will not seriously affect the domestic economy as foreign investors view them as a short-term event, less frightening than the pandemic, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
AIG names new CEO, breaks up its insurance business
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» NEW YORK - Global insurer AIG announced a multi-part shake up on Monday, naming a new CEO and splitting its business in two.
Unrest spurs curriculum overhaul in social studies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2020
» In response to the mounting tension between anti-government protesters and pro-monarchy groups, the Ministry of Education is revamping the Basic Education Core Curriculum by placing more emphasis on key political events from 1932-1957 to promote an understanding among youth.
AWC keen on ailing hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/10/2020
» SET-listed Asset World Corp Plc (AWC), a property arm owned by the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, is continuing with its investment plan of 30 billion baht for 2021-25 and is keen to buy cash-strapped hotels in Thailand.
Koh Samui operators sanguine about infection, ASQ plans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/10/2020
» The tourism sector in Koh Samui is unfazed by the local coronavirus case found on the island, but operators have asked the government to be more rigorous with alternative state quarantine (ASQ) safety measures to prevent another incident in the future.
Diplomatic synergy and clarity needed
News, By Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/10/2020
» Thailand's external engagements need the necessary synergy among intra-government agencies as well as strategic clarity. To face the future challenges of a post-Covid-19 world, the country requires a more holistic approach and decision-making that includes all stakeholders. In addition, sufficient financial and human resources must be available in sustainable ways to ensure dynamic policy research, design and implementation to preserve and advance national interests.
Building a culture of reading
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/10/2020
» Like other businesses, Sirote Jiraprayoon's bookstores have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. However, the veteran bookseller has taken this unique opportunity to strengthen his e-commerce business model. Over the past few years, he has learned how to utilise social media to build a community where readers can share their passion in a safe environment.