5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
YANGON/BANGKOK – On the morning of Thursday, August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar. The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department logged the quake at 9:58 a.m. local time, pinpointing its epicenter at 16.145° N, … Continue reading 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Off Myanmar Coast
Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas
SINGAPORE – By the end of this century, sea levels off Singapore could rise by up to 1.15 meters, and by two meters by 2150. When combined with storm surges and high tides, water levels could reach five meters – an existential … Continue reading Singapore Arms Itself Against Rising Seas
India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
NEW DELHI – India and China on Tuesday sought to reset relations, with Beijing signalling readiness to address New Delhi’s critical needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel-boring machinery. The pledge came during the 24th round of border talks in … Continue reading India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
Tourists can convert cryptocurrencies into baht
BANGKOK – On August 18, the Thai government officially launched the TouristDigiPay project: an 18-month pilot within a regulatory sandbox that will allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht. The goal is clear: greater payment flexibility for visitors … Continue reading Tourists can convert cryptocurrencies into baht
Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day
JAKARTA – Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people and over 17,000 islands, today celebrated the 80th anniversary of its independence. “Hari Kemerdekaan” commemorates the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta and … Continue reading Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day