Paetongtarn admits she, family concerned about Thaksin’s return on Aug 10
The former PM's youngest daughter has announced that he will land at Don Mueang International Airport on August 10.
Pheu Thai-led coalition meeting abruptly cancelled, pending whips’ decision on next PM vote
It is believed Pheu Thai was set to meet its seven partners to inform them about the progress of its efforts to lobby support from parties outside the bloc.
IMF growth forecast for China stays unchanged
Compared with projections that IMF made in April, global growth has been upgraded by 0.2 percentage points for 2023, with no change for 2024.
Work nearly complete on controversial Cambodia naval base
US officials suspect the base is being converted for use by China, a close ally of Cambodia, as Beijing seeks to buttress its international heft with a network of naval and…
South Korea’s military analysing North Korea missile launches at odd hours
The recent spate of missile launches comes in the run-up to the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Armistice Agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War.
Ban on Internet access cripples life in India’s Manipur state
The ban has renewed the debate on the cost of such moves in India, which has for five successive years maintained the notorious distinction of imposing more Internet shutdowns…
Indonesia cites financing, feasibility as reasons for rejecting G20 energy proposal
Ministry special staffer Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi said such a target could only be achieved if issues of accessibility, technology and financing were resolved.
Hong Kong chief exec leads delegation in Jakarta on second leg of Asean tour
Chief executive John Lee said the two nations have always maintained close bilateral trade and investment relations, with Hong Kong being a top-three source of foreign investment…
‘Putting last nail in coffin’: Ruling allies oppose amendment to Pakistan election laws for empowering caretaker setup
The amendment is among several others being proposed to the elections laws ahead of polls scheduled to take place later this year.
The prime minister of Neverland — a messy state of affairs
The writer says the longer it takes for the parliamentarians to elect the prime minister, the greater the danger of this parliament being short-lived.