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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
Quite early on, Russia started to strip hospitals in the Rostov area of doctors and paramedics to form combat medical brigades. Russian military medicine is in a decrepit state. Before the war, Russia had quite a thriving private healthcare sector. That sector has all but disappeared. Russa is dependant of imports of about 80% of its medicines and 90% of its medical equipment. And the main sources were from Germany and the US. The export of medical supplies is not subject to sanction, except for certain spare parts that have both a dual purpose use and US IP. This includes medical and dental lasers. Russia can probably get away with less bariatric surgery, contouring and amazing teeth. However, a weakened Ruble and increased shipping costs wiped out the private sector, and has impacted state healthcare spending (and now they are reducing that budget). To an extent, Western medicines can be substituted for Chinese and Indian generics; they are just as good. The difference will be there is less choice, so treatment of patients will worsen. The same cannot be said for medical devices. One thing doctors don't like is having some bureaucrat tell them how to treat their patients. During COVID, bureaucrats around the world came up with amazing new ventilator designs. James Dyson was going to completely revolutionise the design. Ford was going scale up, WW2 style, production. Babcock headed a military like consortium made up of the finest mids from the aerospace, car and motorsport industries to design and produce the sten gun of ventilators. All for nothing. No doctor worth his salt was going to hook up his patients to a machine designed on a fagpacket by a hair dryer maker. They wanted more of the same. In America, the American President proudly accepted the Russian donation of Russian ventilators for the hard pressed citizens of his home town. The ventilators went from airport straight to the scrapyard. The machines were not FDA approved, different voltage requirements and all the controls were in Russian. In Russia, some bright spark thought they should daisy chain respiratory equipment to make it go further. The result was an oxygen leak completely immolated a whole ward of COVID victims. Years ago, Putin instituted a Buy Russian campaign on public bodies, including hospitals. All the orders and tenders are a matter of public record. Didn't make the slightest bit of difference. When the war started, they identified 4000 types of critical equipment that were wholly imported. Putin challenged Russian industry to come up with the goods. They failed. Now Western equipment is coming in through Kazakhstan, and they are paying double. So that healthcare budget isn't going as far. More surgeries are being canceled due tp equipment malfunctions and shortages. Waiting times are extending, or whole types of surgery/treatment are no longer on offer. No shortage of opiates though for those cancer patients told there is no treatment inside Russia. -
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Americans seek escape for political reasons at record numbers
More about this topic: Record Rise in Requests to Emigrate From the US: Where Americans are Moving to After Trump's Victory The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States marked the peak of the 2024 presidential race’s intense rivalry. However, the new head of state’s persona sparked a mixed reaction within American society. According to Google data, search queries related to emigration from the U.S. increased by 1,514% immediately after the election results were announced. Source: https://realting.com/news/where-americans-are-going-after-trump-s-win © REALTING.COM -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 27 August 2025
Thailand Chases Global Events to Boost Economic Growth File photo courtesy of TAT Thailand is increasing its efforts to draw in more international events, with the goal of revitalising its economy and promoting new destinations, especially within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). With ambitious infrastructure projects underway, these provinces are becoming prime hosts for global gatherings. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1371091-thailand-chases-global-events-to-boost-economic-growth/ -
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Report Thailand Chases Global Events to Boost Economic Growth
File photo courtesy of TATThailand is increasing its efforts to draw in more international events, with the goal of revitalising its economy and promoting new destinations, especially within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). With ambitious infrastructure projects underway, these provinces are becoming prime hosts for global gatherings. The push arrives as the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) market projects a shortfall, missing the 164-billion-baht target for the year. The sluggish economy calls for a boost in MICE sector activity, with an emphasis on high-potential industries that could drive significant local revenue, says Supawan Teerarat, president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). By the close of fiscal 2025, MICE earnings may reach 150 billion baht, observes Supawan. A decline in corporate meetings in China and budget cuts due to the global slowdown have fuelled this prospect. To counteract this, the TCEB aims for a 5% revenue increase in 2026 by bidding to host major exhibitions and conferences in specific sectors. Notable events lined up in Bangkok next year include Gastech 2026 and the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. Thailand is working on redefining itself as a premium destination, enhancing safety perceptions and boosting revenue alongside foreign visitor trust, explains Supawan. The strategy kicks off in high-potential areas within the EEC, with Rayong set as the secondary target for MICE development after Pattaya, followed by Chachoengsao from 2025 to 2027, reported the Bangkok Post. This week, the EEC Expo in Bangkok spotlighted 100 local operators and connected them with potential buyers, according to Suratsa Thongmee, director of the TCE’s central regional office. A familiarisation trip was organised for business leaders to explore new business routes in Rayong, targeting industries such as digital tech and health. Rayong’s Chamber of Commerce chairman, Tinnakorn Lawunsathien, notes the anticipated start of construction on the delayed three-airport rail link, expected to boost foreign arrivals, supplementing those landing at U-tapao airport. Despite a 40% US tariff on Chinese transshipped goods, Chinese factories in Thailand remain unaffected, Tinnakorn states, as they have increased local content and employment. Rayong is emerging as a long-stay favourite due to its low living costs and proximity to Pattaya, which make it appealing to Scandinavian long-stay guests, according to Piraphat Tapthimthong of the Rayong Tourist Association. The growing retirement community near Saeng Chan Beach benefits from a tranquil setting, contrasting with bustling Pattaya. With around 300 licensed hotels and over 7,000 rooms, Rayong is poised for greater growth as Thailand positions itself as a high-value destination, attracting global events to its economically vibrant regions. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-27 -
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Trumps health
Oh no, bruises, swollen ankles and now his shoulder is twitching,,,,, -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 27 August 2025
Pattaya Ambulances Banned From Running Red Lights Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A leading rescue foundation in Pattaya has issued strict new rules banning its ambulances and volunteer vehicles from running red lights, following a deadly crash in Rayong that claimed several lives. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1371090-pattaya-ambulances-banned-from-running-red-lights/
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