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Plastic not fantastic for marine life
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/06/2018
» The tragic death of a pilot whale whose stomach was filled with plastic epitomises the magnitude of plastic pollution plaguing our ocean and marine creatures.
Ukraine's stagnant war back in focus
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 07/06/2018
» Four years into a stalemated war, it takes something very big or very bizarre to get Ukraine back into the headlines. Even the news in April that the United States has started delivering lethal weapons (Javelin anti-tank missiles) to Ukraine didn't do the trick, but the non-assassination of Arkady Babchenko last week did just fine.
Thanathorn exploits status as newbie
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 04/06/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the newly-registered Future Forward Party was the first new of a new wave of politicians to get on the military regime's nerves.
Creating a healthier future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/06/2018
» In response to the rapid expansion of its greying population, Singapore has introduced compulsory healthcare insurance for elderly citizens. CareShield Life, an enhanced version of the existing eldercare programme, will require all Singaporeans aged between 30 and 40 to be enrolled from 2020. Policyholders who become unable to manage basic daily functions will receive S$600 (14,320 baht) a month, increasing over time to keep pace with long-term care costs.
India needs new strategy in the Indo-Pacific region
News, Nehginpao Kipgen & Shagun Nayar, Published on 01/06/2018
» The Indo-Pacific region positions itself as one of the world's most significant geo-strategic and economic features, replacing the emphasis erstwhile enjoyed by the Atlantic-Pacific region.
Who to blame for Airbnb 'nightmares'?
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 31/05/2018
» Recently I received a letter from a reader named "Chaley" who complained about the negative impact of Airbnb in his neighbourhood, which he referred to as "the misery" of this new business.
Does Malaysia need its now-canned high-speed rail?
News, David Fickling & Adam Minter, Published on 31/05/2018
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said he'll cancel a planned high-speed railway that was intended to reduce journey times between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from about five hours to 90 minutes. Bloomberg Opinion columnists David Fickling and Adam Minter debate the topic.
Europe and Asia -- together for a more secure world
News, Federica Mogherini, Published on 29/05/2018
» Europe and Asia have never been so close. Our economies are interconnected; our cultures are interconnected; and our security is connected: we face the same challenges, we confront similar threats, and we share an interest in preserving peace in our regions and international cooperation on a global scale.
Beijing's South China Sea building fuels fears
News, By, Published on 26/05/2018
» At first glance from above it looks like any clean and neatly planned small town, complete with sports grounds, neat roads and large civic buildings.
Paraquat ban still needed
News, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2018
» A final decision made this week by the Hazardous Substance Committee, refusing to ban the import of paraquat and two other toxic chemicals, is flawed with doubt and controversy.