In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading to a stark gender imbalance in both household responsibilities and societal roles. This deeply embedded gender bias, along with the uneven distribution of unpaid care work, exacerbates the challenges women face, often trapping them in abusive situations and perpetuating a...
I eagerly awaited the release of the Q2/2024 GDP growth figure which became available on Monday. The 2.3% growth figure, presented by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), did not surprise me. A friend had warned me that the quarterly growth could be as high as 2.5%, even though my estimation for the quarter was only 1.0%.
Think back to late June and early July. The French far right was favoured to win a snap parliamentary election. Trumpist judges in the United States were conveniently resolving the legal woes of the former president, who seemed to be gliding to victory after President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance. And while Britain was getting a Labour government, a new anti-immigration party led...
From a country once considered at "almost zero risk" of an mpox outbreak, as declared by a senior health official two years ago, Thailand is now facing an increasing threat after the Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed yesterday that a patient who travelled to the kingdom from Africa might be infected with the more serious Clade 1b strain of the disease.
CPN Retail Growth Leasehold REIT (CPNREIT) posted total revenue of 1.5 billion baht in the second quarter this year, an increase of 5.9% year-on-year.
Investment in Thailand will continue to increase in the second half of 2024, boosting land sales in industrial estates, despite the recent establishment of a new government, says SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Thailand could extend low energy prices for another 20-25 years if the country successfully concludes negotiations on joint petroleum production and taps into energy resources in overlapping claims areas (OCAs), according to caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Disney is on the clock to find its next CEO as Iger’s contract runs to 2026, when he has promised to step down.
PBS News anchor Judy Woodruff apologized for reporting former President Trump allegedly told the Israeli prime minister to delay a hostage deal with Hamas.
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The wave has a high chance of evolving into a tropical storm later this week, with impacts likely felt in Hawaii this weekend.
Travis Kelce is known for his skills on the football field. But after a big announcement Tuesday night, it is evident that his strategic plays extend far beyond the turf
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The second day of the Democratic National Convention saw the Obamas slamming Donald Trump and calling him a "liar". The third day will witness the Vice President pick, Tim Walz, star at the...
Lateef Adedimeji has sparked excitement after he announced that another biopic was ready. He said that it was for his Egba people and for Africa as a whole.
'Mamma Mia!' the classic musical comedy built on ABBA hits, comes to Livermore in a sing-along version.
Iran's new foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said Wednesday that his ministry will boost ties between Tehran and Tokyo in all aspects, based on a comprehensive roadmap built…
The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, on Wednesday called for more international backing for Taiwan and a coordinated pushback against China’s claims over the…
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While news of a death typically brings sorrow, a former student of Ola Girls Senior High School in Ho, Volta Region, has sparked outrage with her jubilation at the passing of a former housemistress. In a video circulating on social media, the unidentified lady expressed joy over the reported death of her former housemistress, whom she referred to as Madam Milly.
CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025 matching former President Trump's policies and promises.
The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each state’s delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state. Tuesday's musical nods were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went with a punk rock anthem about Boston. Kansas picked a song from the band Kansas. But there were also some downright inscrutable ones. American Samoa rolled out a hit from Lady Gaga, for example. Some delegations said they had no say in their pick. Читать дальше...
A New York-based company now has the green light to sell a potentially life-saving gel that stops bleeding on contact.