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Thailand risks surrendering its economy to Chinese interests
Chinese businesses are also taking over Thailand’s retail and manufacturing sectors.
By The Irrawaddy
May. 8, 2025
Security beyond borders: China’s private Armies
Until recently, they operated in a subdued and largely static role, but now they are no longer limited to safeguarding compounds or escorting engineers.
By The Irrawaddy
Aug. 7, 2025
China’s mediation is about leverage, not peace
The recent Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, the worst in over a decade, reignited long-standing territorial tensions.
By The Irrawaddy
Aug. 25, 2025
Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears
Local News
Jan. 9, 2026
SA Hawks’ probe into R1,1bn Zec tender still active … as Zacc ‘clears’ Chivayo without telling Pretoria
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
Local News
By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
