China ex-official makes first appearance since sexual assault claim by tennis star Peng Shuai
BEIJING: Chinese former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli made his first public appearance on Sunday (Oct 16) since Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused him of sexual assault last year, attending the 20th Communist Party Congress. Zhang, 75, walked onstage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing behind PresidentContinue Reading
China’s Xi Jinping vows to prioritise environment, protect nature and promote green lifestyles
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Sunday (Oct 16) said China will give priority to environmental protection and promoting green lifestyles, and that the conservation of nature was an essential part of building a modern socialist country. In a speech opening the twice-a-decade ruling Communist Party Congress, Xi said China hadContinue Reading
Flooding hits Phuket, causing traffic chaos
PHUKET: Many parts of this southern island resort province have been flooded, causing widespread traffic chaos, following heavy downpours from early Saturday night to Sunday morning.Continue Reading
Cuban missile crisis of 60 years ago still with us today
October 16 marks 60 years since the Cuban missile crisis – the 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union widely regarded as the closest we ever came to global nuclear war. On this anniversary, as we veer terrifyingly close to the brink of Armageddon once again, we should look to that crisis […]Continue Reading
China’s Communist Party Congress opens to endorse Xi Jinping’s rule
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday (Oct 16) hailed the Communist Party’s rule and defended its Covid policies as he opened a five-yearly Congress at which thousands of hand-picked delegates are set to rubber stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term. Xi walked onstage to thunderousContinue Reading
Most disagree with drug users being legally treated as ‘sick persons’: poll
A majority of people disagree with the Narcotics Act, which in principle presumes that “drug users” are “sick persons”, saying drug users should be penalised because otherwise they could eventually become drug dealers, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.Continue Reading
Majority disagree with ‘drug users’ being legally treated as ‘sick persons’: Nida Poll
A majority of people disagree with the Narcotics Act which in principle presumes that “drug users” are “sick persons”, saying drug users should be penalised otherwise they could finally become drug dealers, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.Continue Reading
China’s Xi says full control over Hong Kong achieved, determined on Taiwan
BEIJING: China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday (Oct 16) at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing. China has also waged a major struggle against Taiwan separatism and isContinue Reading
Nippon Steel pouring big money into India and Thailand
Nippon Steel and ArcelorMittal, two of the world’s largest steel companies, have turned their attention to India and Thailand amid weakening demand in Japan and the energy crisis in Europe. The ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India joint venture (AM/NS India) has announced two new initiatives to expand operations in India: New construction and capacity expansion of […]Continue Reading
Rehab shows progress after daycare tragedy
As soon as Loei Ratchanakharin Psychiatric Hospital announced it was recruiting volunteers to help survivors and those who lost loved ones in the massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province, Pensuda Chaimueang, a 51-year-old nurse, did not hesitate to join.Continue Reading