PM Srettha will make a 5-day trip to Japan next week

13 Sept 12:26 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will embark on a five-day visit to Japan from December 14-18.
He is scheduled to attend the Asean-Japan Summit in Tokyo, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The trip aims to proactively promote investment and trade with Japan, including meetings with leading private sector executives.
Japan intends to strengthen its strategic partnership with Asean, aspiring to become a Comprehensive Strategic Partner (CSP) and announcing new cooperation plans.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.