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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.

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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.

Reuters

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How Thailand put COVID-19 in the past for APEC’s future

The top priority for APEC in 2022 has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosting the cooperation this year, Thailand plotted a course forward for APEC economies in the post-COVID-19 era, acknowledging that the resumption of trade, commerce and investment was dependent on continued containment of the virus and proper…

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Saudi crown prince meets Prayut after diplomatic ties restored

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, signing agreements to expand diplomatic relations restored this year more than three decades after Saudi Arabia downgraded ties over a jewellery theft.

Bangkok Post

Thai Mice sector forecast to generate $12bn by 2027

Thailand has the potential to become the Asean hub of Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), with the country's industry forecast to reach US$12 billion by 2027, buoyed by world-class venues and its multicultural nature, according to global event organiser RX.

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BoT frets over global conflicts, campaign pledges

Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he is concerned about the impact of geopolitical conflicts and the possible risk of what he described as "strange political campaigns" on the economy.

Bangkok Post

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SET unveils roadmap to help companies achieve ESG goals

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has prepared three mechanisms to help listed firms achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Bangkok Post

SAT nod for broadcasting fund request

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) board -- chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- on Friday approved a request by the SAT to borrow 1.4 billion baht from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to fund the national broadcasting rights of the World Cup, a source has said.

Bangkok Post

Mafia boss 'not on private jet'

A private jet reportedly used to help a Chinese mafia figure escape arrest and flee the country is being serviced at Bo Fai airfield in Prachuap Khiri Khan and never left Thailand, according to the air force.

Bangkok Post

Firms vow ESG principles are here to stay

Leading businesses are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices, in line with government efforts to protect the environment and build a sustainable society.

Bangkok Post

A brand Thais are proud to wear

If Thais were asked whether they are prouder to wear local or international brands, the answer not so long ago would definitely be imported fashion brands.

Bangkok Post

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.…

Bangkok Post

Snooker star banned from sport after admitting fixing six matches

Thailand snooker player Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon admitted to the WPBSA that he was guilty of fixing the outcome of six matches that he lost between 2013 and 2015

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President Xi invites Chile's Boric to China in 2023

China's President Xi Jinping has invited Chilean leader Gabriel Boric to visit the country next year, following the bilateral meeting the two held on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Thailand on Friday, the Chilean government said.

Bangkok Post

Thai researcher team will launch a Bye Bye HIV Campaign

On this year's World AIDS Day, a team of leading Thai researchers team will launch a Bye Bye HIV Campaign to increase awareness on the success of their innovative immunotherapy in helping rehabilitate HIV-infected on the Thai among those infected in Thailand so they will be able to successfully overcome…

The Independent UK

Threats to peace dominate Asia-Pacific leaders' summit

Threats to peace and stability were dominating the agenda at a summit of Pacific Rim economies, as leaders warned that war and tensions among the big powers threaten to unravel the global order

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Factbox-What is APEC and which leaders are attending the Bangkok summit?

Leaders and heads of governments from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are in the Thai capital Bangkok for a two-day meeting that concludes on Saturday.

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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Thailand on Official Visit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was in Thailand on Friday on an official visit. Upon his arrival at the Air Force Base airport in the capital Bangkok on Thursday, the Crown Prince was received by Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha.…

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US, others at APEC summit condemn North Korean missile test

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called an emergency gathering of several allies on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific economic summit on Friday, emerging with leaders of five other nations to condemn North Korea after it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.

Bangkok Post

Ericsson backs Thailand's digitalisation

As Thailand moves towards mainstream 5G adoption by 2025, the country needs to accelerate the 5G ecosystem, establish a strong digital infrastructure, ensure availability of more spectrum bands, and drive tech partnership and sustainability initiatives to accelerate digitalisation and support socio-economic growth, according to Swedish telecom equipment firm Ericsson.

The Independent UK

US VP Harris arrives in Thailand for Asia-Pacific summit

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Thailand, where she plans to affirm America’s commitment to Southeast Asia and drive home the message that the region can count on the United States

Bangkok Post

Japan, Thailand ink new economic partnership plan

Japan and Thailand on Thursday adopted a new economic partnership plan ranging from digital trade and e-commerce to quality infrastructure development in an effort to further enhance bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post

PM seeks support for EV push

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is seeking the support of business leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations for the kingdom's electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Bangkok Post

TAT hopeful event can woo China

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is an opportunity to promote the country as a preferred tourism destination.

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