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Police asked to hunt suspect in ketamine case
King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/11/2020
» Authorities have been asked to find a man who rented a warehouse where "ketamine" was seized, only for tests to show it was actually a compound used as a food additive and stain remover.
Exports shrink in Oct but govt remains hopeful
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2020
» Thai exports saw a wider contraction in October, with the rate dropping by 6.71% from the same month of last year after September's reading registered a drop of only 3.9% year-on-year.
LGBTQ support lends 'new taste' to Thai politics
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold -- a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during protests for democratic reforms.
Regional trade in the spotlight
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/11/2020
» The participation by outgoing US President Donald Trump in a virtual Asia Pacific summit last Friday highlights the importance of Asia in the global economic landscape. Held by Malaysia, the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum was also attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was fresh from the success of signing the world's largest free-trade agreement (FTA) the previous weekend.
What the RCEP will mean
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 23/11/2020
» The long-awaited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was finally signed on Nov 15 during a virtual meeting between leaders of the 10 Asean member states and five dialogue partners — China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
India-Sri Lanka commercial diplomacy
Asia focus, Srimal Fernando, Published on 23/11/2020
» India’s rising leadership role in the region, growing engagement with Asean and within forums such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is helping to protect the common interests of India and its southern island neighbour Sri Lanka.
Ready to deliver
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 23/11/2020
» Emerging from a fortnight in quarantine after returning from his home country Malaysia, Tien-long Woon is eager to get back to business in Thailand. “Fantastic” is the word he uses to describe his first reaction to the world outside and a taste of local ice-cream to celebrate.
Singapore sees return to growth in 2021 on global recovery
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/11/2020
» Singapore said its economy will probably expand 4% to 6% next year amid a global recovery from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and as travel restrictions and local safety measures are eased.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to plead guilty at protest trial
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» HONG KONG: Prominent Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong announced he and two other leading activists will plead guilty at the opening of a trial over their involvement in last year's protests on Monday, adding he expects to be jailed.
WTO aiming to net fishing deal
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» GENEVA: Negotiations on banning billions of dollars in fisheries subsidies are coming to the crunch at the beleaguered World Trade Organization, with the deadline to net a deal fast approaching.