Commentary: Singapore’s challenge to address inflation without compromising long-term priorities
Since Singapore’s inflation soars, there are concerns about a wage-price spiral, exactly how fast the Singdollar is appreciating as well as the impact of the imminent GST hike. Choosing the best economic and financial policy balance is crucial, says the Lee Kuan Yew College of Public Policy’s Terence Ho.Continue Reading
Commentary: With a refreshed leadership line-up, can Malaysia’s PKR reinvent its image?
Parti Keadilan Rakyat, the political party associated with Anwar Ibrahim, has a new slate associated with leaders in place. To produce a difference, PKR will need to find a balance between pragmatism and the need to uphold multiracialism, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Dr Norshahril Ketika.Continue Reading
Black market for fuel growing amid supply crisis in Sri Lanka
The authorities possess vowed to stamp out the industry. Repeat offenders may be denied fuel rations and face lawful action.Continue Reading
Saving Songkhla’s last dolphin pod
The last pod of 14 Irrawaddy dolphins in Songkhla Lake in the southern part of Thailand could turn out to be extinct within eight years if a conservation plan is not implemented immediately, says the particular Department of Ocean and Coastal Sources.Continue Reading
China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan – US
US officials state China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi appointments the island.Continue Reading
Na Jomtien to reopen fully in 2025
Chon Buri: The a few. 5-kilometre-long Na Jomtien beach in Pattaya City is anticipated to fully reopen to tourists in 2025 when the iconic beach is fully prepared by sand fences in a coastal chafing prevention project started in 2020.Continue Reading
90s star Weerayut commits suicide
Former actor Weerayut Ros-ocha provides died after shooting himself at their home in Phak Hai district associated with Ayutthaya.Continue Reading
Nok Air captain needs to ‘defend’ decision after crash
The captain of a Nok Air aircraft that slid from the runway at Chiang Rai airport will be summoned by government bodies to explain why travellers were kept on board for about an hour after the accident.Continue Reading
‘Use court’ for PM term dispute
Deputy Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Wissanu Krea-ngam last night challenged those who believe the eight-year limit on Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s premiership should expire this 30 days to seek a Constitutional Court ruling for the matter.Continue Reading
‘Use court’ for Prayut term dispute
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Monday challenged those who believe the eight-year limit on Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s premiership should run out this month to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the issue.Continue Reading