Tag: Asia
Myanmar Junta Leader’s First Visit to China: Key Focus and Analysis
The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first visit to China since leading the coup in February 2021 that ousted the elected civilian government. The purpose of...
Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports
The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...
Preserving Indonesia’s Indigenous Dialect with Korean Alphabet
In a secluded village in Indonesia, a teacher named Abidin is using the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, to transcribe and preserve the endangered Cia-Cia dialect. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that this...
Udon Thani Elections: Pheu Thai Party Faces Crucial Test
The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani is set to be a crucial test for the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the opposition People's Party (PP) as they gear up...
Changi Airport Fee Hike to Fund Upgrades and Improvements
Changi Airport in Singapore has announced plans to increase fees for passengers and airlines in order to fund a $2.3 billion upgrade of its terminals. The fee hike, which will be implemented gradually between...
China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
China’s Crackdown on Night Biking Trend Reflects Desire for Control in Society
A nighttime biking trend among university students in China has caused quite a stir among officials and the public. Thousands of students recently participated in a 50-kilometre cycling trip from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng, overwhelming...
Hong Kong Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
