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Новости за 03.10.2024

CFR-Brookings Institution Election 2024 Virtual Public Event: Technology and Electoral Dynamics

Council On Foreign Relations 

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Brookings Institution Foreign Policy Program collaborated to convene an expert discussion that examined the role of technology and electoral dynamics in the 2024 election. As part of a series of virtual events convened by CFR and Brookings in the lead-up to Election Day, the conversation examined how the perception of technology is influencing electoral credibility; cybersecurity and election integrity; and what is at stake for safeguarding our democratic processes in an era of disinformation. Читать дальше...

Lamphun celebrates Lanna culture with Lantern Festival

BangkokPost.com 

Until Nov 15, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan in Lamphun will be illuminated by the Hundred Thousand Lanna Lantern Festival. To preserve Lanna practices, worshippers will create colourful, handcrafted lanterns to pay homage to Buddha's relics and write names and birthdays on them to pray for prosperity and discovering the light in their life.

Enjoy vegetarian delights at J-Fest

BangkokPost.com 

More than 300 renowned restaurants are serving vegetarian food during "The Mall Lifestore 25th Legendary J-Fest", which is running at five branches of The Mall Lifestore -- Bang Kapi, Bang Khae, Thapra, Ngamwongwan and Korat -- starting today until Oct 10.

Renowned minds converge for Dragonfly summit

BangkokPost.com 

A troop of renowned thought leaders, changemakers and wellness enthusiasts from around the world will be offering immersive experiences to empower leaders during "Dragonfly H.E.A.L. Summit 2024", which will take place at the Paragon Hall of Siam Paragon, from Oct 22-23.

Sala Sudasiri Sobha hosts charity concert

BangkokPost.com 

Sala Sudasiri Sobha is holding "Nat Yontararak Day", a special charity concert to help restore music education at Rak Piano School in Chiang Rai which was devastated by severe flooding and lost precious instruments.

Stimulus packages need paradigm shift

BangkokPost.com 

Ever wonder why Thailand's economic growth is consistently lower than its peers? Even with a flood of foreign tourists of 28.1 million (154.4% growth) in 2023, our GDP growth was 1.9% compared to 5.5% in the Philippines, 5% in both Indonesia and Vietnam, and 3.7% in Malaysia. The growth figure for the first half of this year of 1.9% is far worse than many of our Asean friends.

New IMF debt deal needs a rejig

BangkokPost.com 

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's president, recently lost his re-election bid after voters overwhelmingly rejected the debt-restructuring deals he negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other creditors. Instead, Sri Lankans elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the left-wing National People's Power (NPP) alliance and a vocal critic of IMF-imposed austerity measures,...

Bad governors unwelcome

BangkokPost.com 

The recent flood disaster in the North, particularly Chiang Rai, brings to light the issue of bureaucratic setbacks.

Why U.S. Oil Production Surged By 6.5% This Year

Oilprice.com 

According to the latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, year-to-date daily average oil production is 13.2 million barrels per day. That is 6.5% higher than last year’s record production of 12.5 million BPD. This ongoing growth in U.S. oil output remains a key driver of the global energy market. U.S. crude oil production will almost certainly set a second consecutive record this year, reflecting strong demand and advances in extraction technologies, particularly in shale oil. Читать дальше...

Old Navy prepares to open its doors in Emporia

Ksnt.com 

EMPORIA (KSNT) - A new clothing store will soon open its doors at Emporia Pavilions. Deb Compton with Old Navy Communications said in a press release that the new Old Navy store will take up more than 10,000 square feet in Emporia Pavilions. This is the first Old Navy in Emporia; the next closest store [...]