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Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messages
Read more: Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messagesLook past the display of new weapons and influence, China’s military parade is a highly choreographed demonstration of control and cohesion, says Yang Zi from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away
Read more: Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone awayChina and India are easing tensions, but the sensitive terrain of territorial disagreements and overlapping regional ambitions remains in the way, says Daniel Balazs of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Thailand
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Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentive
Read more: Thai EV sales set to be boosted by trade-in incentiveThe Thai automotive industry is expected to benefit from the government’s proposed car trade-in policy, which Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) says will stimulate sales, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate the country’s push towards carbon neutrality.
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PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Read more: PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’sPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
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PCD on oil wreck watch
Read more: PCD on oil wreck watchThe government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
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EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubts
Read more: EC ‘slow’ to clear up doubtsThe Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
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Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
Read more: Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snagThe Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai’s 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.
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Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messages
Read more: Commentary: Look beyond the spectacle of China’s WWII parade for the political messagesLook past the display of new weapons and influence, China’s military parade is a highly choreographed demonstration of control and cohesion, says Yang Zi from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone away
Read more: Commentary: A China-India thaw is underway, but flashpoints haven’t gone awayChina and India are easing tensions, but the sensitive terrain of territorial disagreements and overlapping regional ambitions remains in the way, says Daniel Balazs of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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People’s Party reaffirms opposition role
Read more: People’s Party reaffirms opposition roleThe People’s Party has reaffirmed its role as leader of the opposition and ruled out joining the government, according to party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
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Thai Tobacco Authority targets B1.2bn export revenue in 2026
Read more: Thai Tobacco Authority targets B1.2bn export revenue in 2026The Tobacco Authority of Thailand looks set to boost exports this year, aiming to raise cigarette shipment revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
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MCOT opens bids for Bangkok land
Read more: MCOT opens bids for Bangkok landState-owned broadcaster MCOT Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.