ANALYSIS

Business | ANALYSIS Jul 11, 2023

As demand for rare metals rises, rush to mine seabed prompts calls for moratorium

by Jack Graham

Governments are racing to obtain a secure supply of critical minerals for low-carbon technologies, but have also made major commitments to protect nature.

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jul 11, 2023

Role of Thailand's monarchy looms over battle to appoint prime minister

by Panu Wongcha-Um and Panarat Thepgumpanat

A deadlock over the appointment could tip Southeast Asia's second-largest economy into crisis, with reformers vying to dislodge the grip on power of the royalist military establishment.