Prawit confident Bangkok won’t see massive flooding as in 2011
He said his confidence was based on successful efforts to manage water from heavy rainfall upstream and tackling drought over the past few years.
Seizing RCEP momentum
The paper says the trade pact offers Indonesia an opportunity to increase its bargaining position in the global value chain.
Outdated school policies really do have to go
The writer questions the logic behind the perception that one’s physical appearance defines performance in school.
Malaysian court to deliver verdict in corruption trial of former first lady Rosmah
The former PM's wife is facing three corruption charges involving a hybrid solar project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak.
Yellow light on Yoon’s ‘audacious initiative’
The writer says the President's roadmap for improving relations with Pyongyang deserves attention, despite objections and hurdles.
Ninth-century wooden Buddhas
Two of the oldest wooden Buddha statues in the country, which date back to the late-ninth century are to be designated as national treasures.
AI tech to change people’s lives
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai has sub venues in Hong Kong, North America, Europe, Singapore and South Korea.
Taiwan shoots down drone, showing risk of escalation with China
Taiwanese troops shot the drone down near Kinmen Island around noon on Thursday after attempts to repel it failed.
ABS-CBN, TV5 Network terminate deal
ABS-CBN was supposed to acquire 6.46 million new primary common shares in TV5 for P2.16 billion.
The IMF deal and beyond
It will be a major challenge to ensure that economic stabilisation goals are on track in the face of the latest catastrophe caused by the floods and torrential rains that have…