Chiang Mai had the world’s worst air pollution with 198 microgrammes of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5) per cubic metre of air over the 24 hours ending at 4am on Sunday, according to a leading pollution website.Continue Reading
Chiang Mai had the world’s worst air pollution with 198 microgrammes of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5) per cubic metre of air over the 24 hours ending at 9am on Sunday.Continue Reading
BEIJING: Yi Gang’s surprise re-appointment as China’s central bank governor on Sunday (Mar 12) means a pro-market mind of high international stature will continue to represent the world’s second-largest economy on the global stage. Yi, 65, was widely expected to retire as President Xi Jinping installs close allies in keyContinue Reading
TOKYO: Japan’s efforts to counter the country’s declining birth rate by doubling the budget for child-related policies could possibly be covered by government bonds, a ruling party heavyweight lawmaker said in a television programme broadcast on Sunday (Mar 12). “I think it’s completely plausible to consider covering it with governmentContinue Reading
BEIJING: China’s parliament on Sunday (Mar 12) approved the cabinet line-up nominated by Premier Li Qiang, who took office on Saturday in a once-in-five years reshuffle. Also during the National People’s Congress (NPC), Xi Jinping was confirmed for a third five-year term as president. Here are other key personnel movesContinue Reading
The March 10 announcement that Saudi Arabia and Iran will restore diplomatic relations under China’s mediation drew astonishment from Western commentators. By American standards, China’s presence in the Middle East is minimal. But China’s footprint in trade and especially technology has grown enormously in Western Asia, allowing Beijing to turn its gradual accumulation of soft […]Continue Reading
SEOUL: South Korea’s finance minister said on Sunday (Mar 12) the country was closely monitoring any impact from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on South Korean markets. Top financial officials met on Sunday to discuss the collapse, the biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, the finance ministryContinue Reading
RUSSIAN PURCHASES As director, he was named in sanctions imposed by the US State Department in September 2018 over the purchase of 10 Su-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and equipment related to the S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia’s main arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. Some security scholars note the sanctions –Continue Reading
After a highly acclaimed run in North America, Roger Waters will take his “This Is Not a Drill” tour across Europe. The long journey includes shows in Germany, with the final concert in the country originally planned to take place in Frankfurt on May 28. On February 24, however, Frankfurt’s city council and the Hessian state government announced the […]Continue Reading
Outbreaks of thunderstorms with gust and hail are likely in the North, Northeast, Central and East regions of Thailand from Sunday to Tuesday because a moderate high-pressure system from China will extend to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea during the period, the Thai Meteorological Department announced in its 5am forecast on Sunday.Continue Reading