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Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» REHOBOTH BEACH (UNITED STATES) - US President Joe Biden said Monday he will probably not visit Ukraine during a trip to Europe that starts this week.
Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BOGOTA - Gustavo Petro, Colombia's new president, faces a plethora of challenges ahead -- from appeasing deeply suspicious military and business sectors, to ending a decades-long conflict with armed groups and garnering enough support in congress to govern.
Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» DOHA: Air passengers are expected to hit 83% of pre-pandemic levels this year and the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday.
Food crisis to hit nations in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2022
» A global food shortage is expected to intensify during the third and fourth quarters this year, with the scarcity likely to benefit Thai food exporters, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Renewed negotiations with Efta to start soon
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2022
» Thailand is scheduled to announce on Monday the start of negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) to improve trade, services and investments.
Shaping up for the top job
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/06/2022
» Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote is among candidates tipped for the top job at the Royal Thai Police (RTP), having already been placed in charge of tackling key issues including human trafficking, the illegal drug trade and crimes related to the environment.
Thai goods get nod at Euro store
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2022
» COPENHAGEN: From Oct 1, Illum, Copenhagen's premium department store, will begin showcasing premium Thai goods, said Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Sunday.
Tech disrupted by reality
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/06/2022
» When Covid-19 emerged more than two years ago, millions of people including myself suddenly found ourselves stuck at home. To survive the unprecedented challenges and stress, I started to befriend mobile apps I hadn't used before to buy things and pay bills online, among them the e-commerce platform Shopee.
Risks of effectively aiding people
News, Emmanuel Jimenez, Published on 20/06/2022
» At the end of December 2019, as I was moving from New Delhi to what I thought would be a leisurely retirement in Manila, I was complacent. The events that have buffeted the world since then, if I even thought of them, would have seemed to be total fantasy.
Frontier markets fret
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 20/06/2022
» 2022 has been another challenging year for Asian frontier markets against the backdrop of a recovery from the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The challenges have been magnified by the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and high commodity prices that are exacerbating inflationary pressures, even as global demand for manufactured goods remains weak.