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Thailand-South Africa to strengthen ties and cooperation

11 Sept 03:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and South Africa commit to strengthening bilateral ties and economic cooperation, marking 34 years of diplomatic relations.
Both nations will boost trade and investment by increasing market access and fostering collaboration between their investment promotion agencies.
South African businesses are invited to participate in key Thai trade exhibitions, while a Thai delegation will visit South Africa for trade and investment negotiations.
Thailand will serve as a gateway for African products into the ASEAN market, and South Africa will facilitate the distribution of Thai exports across the African continent.
South Africa was Thailand's largest African trading partner in 2025, exchanging a variety of goods including rice, vehicles, gems, and machinery.

Yesterday 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.