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Hong Kong, China stocks succumb to global market rout
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2018
» Hong Kong and China stocks tumbled on Tuesday as a global market rout intensified, fuelled by worries that a build in inflationary pressures will prompt major central banks to raise interest rates faster than expected.
Bhutan blazes a trail for Asia in climate action
Published on 06/02/2018
» A pioneering initiative in the Himalayas could inspire Asia to act on climate change, argues Dr Wit Soontaranun from the DT Group of Companies’ Social Contributions Office.
Marchers ask for help with security
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 06/02/2018
» Nakhon Ratchasima: The "We Walk" marchers have petitioned the Nakhon Ratchasima governor for help, including providing accommodation and security for them.
Extend-and-pretend runs out of puff
News, Satyajit Das, Published on 06/02/2018
» The default operating model today for seemingly all economics, business, social policy and environmental decisions is "extend and pretend", colloquially known as "kicking the can down the road". This approach brings forward benefits or gains, often based on cosmetic solutions, and defers risks or costs into the future. It's a convenient model for many reasons. But it's now in danger of breaking down.