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Armed to the teeth: Asia-Pacific countries in arms race amid tensions in region
Armed to the teeth: Asia-Pacific countries in arms race amid tensions in region
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
In March, Japan opened a new army camp on the tropical resort island of Ishigaki – about 330km east of Taiwan – staffed with 570 soldiers and stocked with an arsenal of anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles.Biden-Xi meeting a step towards easing tensions despite differences
Biden-Xi meeting a step towards easing tensions despite differences
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person bilateral meeting on Monday, where they both showed a desire to improve bilateral ties that have hit rock bottom in recent years.Ukrainian Kostyuk's handshake refusal latest sign of tension at US Open
Ukrainian Kostyuk's handshake refusal latest sign of tension at US Open
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2022
Geopolitical tensions simmered at the US Open on Thursday as Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her 6-2 6-3 in the second round.Domestic demand, tourism and exports to spur Thai economy: NESDC
Domestic demand, tourism and exports to spur Thai economy: NESDC
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
The overall economic outlook for Thailand this year remains positive, but inflation, global tensions, increasing interest rates and debt continue to pose a threat to the country's growth, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has said.Amid China-Taiwan tensions, FTI warns of chip shortages
Amid China-Taiwan tensions, FTI warns of chip shortages
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has urged Thai entrepreneurs, particularly those in the automotive, automation and electronics sectors, to prepare a Plan B as chip shortages loom.Asean foreign ministers urge restraint as Taiwan tension boils
Asean foreign ministers urge restraint as Taiwan tension boils
THURSDAY, AUGUST 04, 2022
Amid rising tension spurred by the August 2 visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, much to China’s dismay, Asean foreign ministers are calling on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, refrain from provocative action and uphold the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.Short-term boost likely for gold demand in Thailand
Short-term boost likely for gold demand in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 03, 2022
Geopolitical tensions and inflation could boost Thailand's gold demand in the short term, as a safe haven for investors and a means of wealth preservation for consumers, the World Gold Council said.Border tense as Myanmar sends forces to target rebel camps
Border tense as Myanmar sends forces to target rebel camps
FRIDAY, JULY 08, 2022
Tensions rose on Thailand’s western border area after the Myanmar military sent reinforcements for an expected new attack on opposition forces.Japan deploys carrier to Indo-Pacifica as China tensions rise
Japan deploys carrier to Indo-Pacifica as China tensions rise
FRIDAY, JUNE 03, 2022
Japan will deploy its helicopter-carrying destroyer Izumo in the Indo-Pacific from June 13 as part of a self-defence exercise to counter China’s rising regional assertiveness. Izumo is currently being upgraded as a de-facto aircraft carrier.Yoon faces familiar dilemma over restoring Japan relations
Yoon faces familiar dilemma over restoring Japan relations
TUESDAY, APRIL 05, 2022
Yoon vowed to restore strained relations, but it’s not that simple, experts sayLoading...
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