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Tropical depression hits southern China two weeks after Typhoon Wutip

Tropical depression hits southern China two weeks after Typhoon Wutip

BEIJING — A tropical depression made landfall on China’s island province of Hainan early on Thursday, the country’s National Meteorological Centre said, bringing more rain to a region still reeling from Typhoon Wutip two weeks ago. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks 

Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks 

Thailand Trade Representative Umesh Pandey held high-level discussions with Russian officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment and reviving negotiations for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Aberration to ask Europe to spend more on defence amid trade war, Macron says

Aberration to ask Europe to spend more on defence amid trade war, Macron says

THE HAGUE — It is an aberration to ask Europeans to spend more on defence while launching a tariff war, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, adding it was time to return to peace between NATO allies regarding trade. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thai minister clarifies rules for closing disputed temple

Thai minister clarifies rules for closing disputed temple

Local military commanders can recommend the closure of Ta Muean Thom temple in Surin province should the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border deteriorate further, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Yemen’s Houthis likely to be persistent problem for US, senior military official says

Yemen’s Houthis likely to be persistent problem for US, senior military official says

WASHINGTON — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement will likely be a persistent problem for the U.S. in the future, a senior U.S. military official said on Tuesday, even after Washington and the Houthis reached an agreement last month that ended a U.S. air campaign against the group.  ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Sa Kaeo border to reopen briefly for stranded people, trucks

Sa Kaeo border to reopen briefly for stranded people, trucks

SA KAEO — The border with Cambodia will be reopened for a while in Sa Kaeo on Tuesday evening to allow stranded Thais and Cambodians to return home, including trucks without a cargo. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Border briefly opens for ailing Cambodian seeking emergency treatment

Border briefly opens for ailing Cambodian seeking emergency treatment

Thai authorities at Ban Laem checkpoint in Chanthaburi province opened the closed border with Cambodia early Tuesday morning to allow a 78-year-old Cambodian to enter Thailand for emergency medical treatment. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Speaker tells govt to get its act together

Speaker tells govt to get its act together

House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham calls on protesters to obey the law

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham calls on protesters to obey the law

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is urging protesters planning to join a protest on Saturday to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could deepen national divisions. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Thai cabinet reshuffle nears completion

Thai cabinet reshuffle nears completion

A cabinet reshuffle is nearing completion with Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai tipped to become interior minister and Gen Sunai Prabhuchane, a former assistant army chief, to succeed him as defence minister, sources said. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions package, Budapest says

Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions package, Budapest says

BUDAPEST — Hungary and Slovakia have decided not to support the EU’s plan for an 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday in a press briefing broadcast on his Facebook page. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Evacuation planning complete for Thais in Mideast

Evacuation planning complete for Thais in Mideast

The armed forces have preparations in place for the possible evacuation of Thais from the Middle East by land and air as the war betwen Iran and Israel continues, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

UK’s Starmer urges Middle East de-escalation in calls with leaders of Jordan and Oman

UK’s Starmer urges Middle East de-escalation in calls with leaders of Jordan and Oman

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Iran should return to the negotiating table and that an escalation of the situation in the Middle East is in no-one’s interests in calls with the leaders of Jordan and Oman, his office said on Sunday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thai PM will not resign or dissolve parliament, ruling party official says

Thai PM will not resign or dissolve parliament, ruling party official says

BANGKOK — Thailand’s embattled prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official from the ruling Pheu Thai party said on Saturday, risking a prolonged political crisis in Southeast Asia’s second largest economy. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Call leak leaves PM on brink

Call leak leaves PM on brink

The Senate Speaker has submitted petitions asking the Constitutional Court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to relieve Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of her duties following the leak of a recent telephone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

There are indications Israel breached EU agreement, bloc’s foreign policy arm says

There are indications Israel breached EU agreement, bloc’s foreign policy arm says

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s diplomatic service said on Friday there are indications that Israel has breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the bloc, according to a document seen by Reuters. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Russia and Ukraine swap more POWs in second exchange in two days

Russia and Ukraine swap more POWs in second exchange in two days

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia and Ukraine completed another round of prisoner exchanges on Friday, officials in both countries said, part of a recent agreement to swap POWs and the bodies of dead soldiers. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia expects to sign free trade deal with Russia-led union this year, minister says

Indonesia expects to sign free trade deal with Russia-led union this year, minister says

JAKARTA — Indonesia expects to sign a free trade agreement with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) this year in a move likely to boost demand for its commodity exports, its senior economic minister said in a statement released on Friday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Cambodia a ‘cybercrime centre’ now

Cambodia a ‘cybercrime centre’ now

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has accused Cambodia of possibly harbouring the world’s largest cybercrime networks backed by the ruling elite. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Cambodia a ‘cybercrime centre’ now

Cambodia a ‘cybercrime centre’ now

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has accused Cambodia of possibly harbouring the world’s largest cybercrime networks backed by the ruling elite. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Taiwan on alert over China’s military activities in Pacific

Taiwan on alert over China’s military activities in Pacific

TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday ordered defence and security units to step up their monitoring and intelligence efforts in response to China’s military activities, which he said have not abated even as tensions rise in the Middle East. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Turkey ups border security as Iran-Israel conflict rages

Turkey ups border security as Iran-Israel conflict rages

ANKARA — Turkey has stepped up security on its border with Iran since the start of Tehran’s conflict with Israel, but has not yet seen any increase in people trying to cross the frontier, a Turkish Defence Ministry source said on Thursday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Spain wants to opt out from NATO’s 5% defence spending target

Spain wants to opt out from NATO’s 5% defence spending target

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has asked NATO to exclude Spain from raising its defence spending target to 5% of gross domestic product, according to a letter sent to NATO chief Mark Rutte seen by Reuters on Thursday. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thai PM apologises but coalition on the brink

Thai PM apologises but coalition on the brink

The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was hanging by a thread on Thursday following the withdrawal of major coalition partner Bhumjaithai, building pressure on her to resign after just 10 months in power. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Seven Thai doctors linked to drug fraud

Seven Thai doctors linked to drug fraud

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted evidence to police to bring legal action against seven doctors, including senior psychiatrist Pol Col Dr Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, for alleged association in the misuse of dead patients’ names to acquire prescription drugs for illegal distribution. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Coalition split a threat to economy

Coalition split a threat to economy

As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Border crisis stirs uncertainty for migrants

Border crisis stirs uncertainty for migrants

Long a backbone of the Thai economy, migrant workers from Cambodia have recently found themselves at the centre of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Source: www.bangkokpost.com ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal

Japan’s Ishiba departs G7 with US trade deal and political future in doubt

Japan’s Ishiba departs G7 with US trade deal and political future in doubt

KANANASKIS, Canada — Japanese premier Shigeru Ishiba’s bid to get U.S. President Donald Trump to relax tariffs imperiling his country’s economy and his political future fell flat this week, underlining the gulf between the allies as more levies are set to kick in. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Japan PM Ishiba says disagreements remain with US on tariff talks

Japan PM Ishiba says disagreements remain with US on tariff talks

CALGARY — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his country has not reached a comprehensive tariff agreement with the United States as some disagreements persist between the two nations. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

Australia to begin talks on security, defence with EU

SYDNEY — Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the country would commence negotiations on a security and defence partnership with the European Union, and was also hopeful of a «symbolically important» trade deal. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Oil tankers near Iran appear to be in rural Russia as signals jammed

Oil tankers near Iran appear to be in rural Russia as signals jammed

LONDON — The Front Tyne oil tanker was sailing through the Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday when just past 9:40 a.m. shiptracking data appeared to show the massive vessel in Russia, in fields better known for barley and sugar beets. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China

New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China

BEIJING/WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit China from Tuesday, looking to foster trade ties and woo tourists and students, although thorny issues of security and defence will figure on his agenda in meetings with top leaders. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

Australia’s Albanese confident on AUKUS after British leader says it will proceed

Australia’s Albanese confident on AUKUS after British leader says it will proceed

SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed comments by his British counterpart at the G7 that Britain and the United States will proceed with the AUKUS nuclear submarine treaty with Australia, despite a Pentagon review. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

India expects EU trade deal by year end as Cyprus pledges support

India expects EU trade deal by year end as Cyprus pledges support

NICOSIA — India expects to finalise a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, while Cyprus, which assumes the EU presidency in 2026, said better ties would be its priority. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com

South Korea to introduce second extra budget for this year

South Korea to introduce second extra budget for this year

SEOUL — South Korea’s government will introduce a second supplementary budget for the year on Thursday, after passing a 13.8 trillion won ($10.13 billion) budget in May, to support an economy weighed down by U.S. tariffs and sluggish consumer demand. ЧитатьCruise tourism set to grow with new ship terminal Source: www.straitstimes.com