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Hong Kong leader tests positive for COVID after APEC summit

Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders.

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Temple tour ends with peace pledge

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday met Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatanana at historic Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok, where they discussed the promotion of social harmony and achieving sustainable economic development in the region and beyond.

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6 festivals to brighten up your world

As we get nearer to saying goodbye to 2022, Bangkok is brightening up with light installation festivals, hopefully ushering in a brighter 2023. We bring to light a list of events that will give you a sparkly buzz. Plus, there are a few selections outside the city if you need…

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Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign Several Agreements, Keen to Bolster Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded on Saturday a visit to Thailand. An official statement underscored Riyadh and Bangkok’s keenness on bolstering bilateral, regional and international cooperation in all fields.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nuan is the cat's whiskers at Apec

The most important news emerging from the Apec summit in Bangkok is that it looks like Downing Street's Larry the Cat has finally got some competition in the ranks of feline celebrities. Catching the eye in the Big Mango this week has been Nuan -- a lady cat who has…

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Time for an Apec reckoning

After months of preparation and millions of baht spent, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit kicked off on Friday in Bangkok amid increasing tensions at home and abroad.

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Most APEC Leaders Condemn War in Ukraine

Most leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Saturday condemned Russia's war in Ukraine. Leaders of the 21 members of the grouping in their declaration at the end of a two-day summit in Bangkok also said they recognized that more intensive efforts were needed to address such challenges…

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Crown Prince Lauds Great Cooperation Opportunities between Saudi Arabia, Thailand

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz affirmed that there are great opportunities for cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Thailand in several fields. Prince Mohammed met with the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, during his visit to Bangkok as part of his Asian tour. During the meeting,…

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Asia-Pacific forum APEC says most members strongly condemn war in Ukraine

Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region’s economies toward sustainable growth as they wrapped up summit meetings Saturday.

France 24

San Francisco to host APEC summit in 2023 -U.S. VP Harris

The U.S. city of San Francisco will host the leaders' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum next year, Vice President Kamala Harris said, as the 2022 summit drew to a close in Bangkok on Saturday.

Reuters

US to Hold 2023 Asia-Pacific Summit in San Francisco

Asia-Pacific leaders will gather in November 2023 in San Francisco, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday, offering a potential opportunity for a rare US visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Harris, who is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the week beginning November 12, 2023 for the Asia-Pacific…

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Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade

Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific are wrapping up a summit in Bangkok, Thailand, with talks on how to steer the region's economies through the turmoil of war, pandemics and other threats to peace and stability

The Independent UK

APEC pledges to boost trade as geopolitical rifts hijack regional summits

Leaders of the 21-member APEC bloc pledged on Saturday to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges, wrapping up the last of three summits in the region in a week that have been overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry.

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Prayut brings Apec summit to a close

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha brought the 2022 Apec Summit to a close on Saturday, saying he hopes member economies will work together to help the Asia-Pacific region prosper.

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BCG Economy and Apec: Just empty rhetoric?

The Apec Leaders' Summit in Bangkok this week includes an agreement to work toward the "Bangkok Goals" on Bio-economy, Circular Economy and Green (BCG) Economy beyond national borders. Many have raised the question of whether the Thai government, as host to the summit, genuinely aims to push forward this goal.…

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Cautious PM shares little on Xi's view of the world

Jacinda Ardern seemed more cautious than usual recalling the issues she discussed with Xi Jinping in their 50-minute bilateral meeting in Bangkok on Friday. @jo_moir was in the room

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U.S., South Korean trade officials discuss Inflation Reduction Act at APEC -U.S. statement

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai acknowledged Seoul's concerns with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act during a meeting with South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Dukgeun at the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said on Friday.

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APEC Summit Stresses Adoption of Balanced Economic Policies

Countries attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bangkok on Friday agreed “to adopt more balanced and inclusive trade and economic policies.” Thailand's Prayuth earlier urged participants at the summit to seek sustainable growth and development after economic and social challenges from COVID, climate change and geopolitical rivalries. "We…

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Top U.S., Chinese trade officials discuss bilateral trade at APEC - U.S. statement

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao discussed bilateral trade in a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, Tai's office said in a statement on Friday.

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Police under fire for assault at anti-Apec rally

Police are under fire after the emergence of a video showing an officer assaulting a reporter covering an anti-Apec protest on Friday in Bangkok, while detained demonstrators are facing multiple charges.

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Apec leaders commit to open markets

Apec leaders wrapped up their first day of talks in Bangkok with a pledge to keep supply chains and markets open, on a day when a North Korean missile launch cast a shadow over other events.

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Kishida seeks balance of China ties, public opinion

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first official in-person meeting between leaders of the two nations in almost three years, was a first step toward repairing strained relations, but ironing out several major pending issues looks unlikely to happen anytime soon.

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Kinu by Takagi serves Sturia caviar to celebrate the festive season

Kinu by Takagi at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is no stranger to all things luxe and to kick-off the beginnings of the festive season, until the end of December, it is offering a special caviar promotion.

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Saudi Crown Prince Participates in APEC Summit in Thailand

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz led on Friday the Saudi delegation to attend the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the Thai capital, Bangkok. The Crown Prince met with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah on the sidelines of the summit. They reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries,…

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