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Greener approach to China’s Belt and Road Initiative needed – Thai PM

23 Sept 07:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin urged a "greener approach" for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), emphasizing sustainable cooperation for common prosperity.
Thailand is advancing its "Land Bridge project," a 90km logistics link connecting the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, designed to complement BRI infrastructure and reduce transit times.
Srettha outlined key priorities for a "green" silk road, including implementing green transitions across all sectors and expanding environmental and ecosystem conservation efforts.
The PM highlighted the importance of green finance, citing Thailand's $12.5 billion in Sustainability Bonds and plans for future Sustainability Linked Bonds to incentivize eco-friendly businesses.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.