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US supports Taiwan over reported Chinese incursions
THE United States has reiterated its commitment to continue to support Taiwan is “rock-solid” as it warned that China’s “attempts to intimidate” the island are a threat to regional peace. The comments came on the same day Taipei reported multiple Chinese jets and bombers had flown into its air defence zone. The US statement on
Read moreMarin claims back-to-back badminton titles in Bangkok
REIGNING Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin on Sunday claimed her second Thailand Open title in a fortnight against the same opponent — women’s singles top seed Tai Tzu-ying. Thailand is hosting three consecutive badminton tournaments in a bio-secure coronavirus bubble, without spectators. Former world champion Marin, 27, went into Sunday’s Toyota Thailand Open final without losing
Read moreHealth workers first in queue for vaccination
The first 50,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be administered to frontline healthcare workers in Samut Sakhon, Mae Sot district of Tak and in the southern border provinces, a communicable diseases expert revealed. President of the Paediatric Infectious Disease Society of Thailand Dr Tawee Chotpitayasunondh said the first 50,000 doses developed by the University of
Read moreTechnology coexisting with nature
Over the next ten years or even longer, environmental protection will become an important factor affecting the sustainable development of society, and information and communication technology (ICT) will continue to shoulder a heavy responsibility in this field. As the world’s leading provider of ICT infrastructure and smart terminals, Huawei has always been actively fulfilling its
Read moreCybersecurity a business risk, not just IT
Organisations detect only a quarter of cyber attacks, on average, leaving them exposed and vulnerable. There is more to robust cybersecurity than just bolstering your organisation‘s defences with extra layers of protection. It is also vital to validate your security capabilities by regularly testing and optimising those defences against the latest threats. As the threat
Read moreRelationship Rehab: What ruined my ‘year of sex’
At the beginning of 2020 it seemed like the perfect time to get curious about my sexuality. But fast-forward and I’m desperate to get my mojo back. Welcome to Relationship Rehab, news.com.au’s weekly column solving all your romantic problems, no holds barred. This week, our resident sexologist Isiah McKimmie tackles a woman who lost her sex mojo
Read moreThe Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies
The attack by Chinese spies reached almost 30 U.S. companies, including Amazon and Apple, by compromising America’s technology supply chain, according to extensive interviews with government and corporate sources. By Michael Riley and Jordan Robertson In 2015, Amazon.com Inc. began quietly evaluating a startup called Elemental Technologies, a potential acquisition to help with a major expansion of
Read moreThe world doesn’t realise it’s already at war with China
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was born out of a bloody civil war, won by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For the CCP, the war to expand its depth and zones of control and influence never ended. It continues to attack resistance to its goals, at home and abroad, using a range of means.
Read moreHousing price index falls to Covid-19
THE Covid19 outbreak will lead to a fall in the price index for housing supply in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter, with discounts and campaigns still necessary to clear inventory. Real Estate Information Center (REIC) acting director-general Vichai Viratkapan said property developers need to use promotions to boost sales in the first quarter as
Read moreChina labels Australia ‘racist’ after UN review
China has launched an assault on Thailand’s trade partner, Australia, at the United Nations, accusing it of racism, human rights hypocrisy and making false accusations. Australia’s human rights performance was up for review at the UN this week. Its scorecard was … mixed. As a
Read morePM focus of no-confidence debate
The Prime Minister and ten Government ministers will be targeted by the Opposition in a no-confidence debate on issues ranging from corruption to their flawed handling of Covid19. The opposition has taken aim at Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha while also training their guns on 10 cabinet members from three coalition parties: the Palang Pracharath Party
Read moreThais suspicious of Covid-19 vaccine?
A wide-ranging opinion survey by Bangkok University (Bangkok Poll) reveals that a slight majority of people hold out moderate hope that vaccines will help end the Covid-19 pandemic, but worry about side effects. The poll also revealed that almost one-quarter of those surveyed fear the vaccines will not be effective. The poll was conducted via
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