China to build ‘birth-friendly society’, refine social security system
Authorities will also foster “positive attitudes towards marriage and childbearing”, according to an official government report.
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China’s new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs
China’s tech focus comes amid its rapidly ageing workforce, looming demographic crisis and fierce battle with the United States for supremacy in core technologies.
Govt offers visa relief after flights canned
The government has introduced visa relief measures after 166 flights were cancelled amid Middle East fighting, with immigration waiving overstay fines for stranded travellers.
Red notice sought for ‘Ben Smith’
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as “Ben Smith”, amid ongoing asset seizures.
Fuel price rises start to bite
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Thai stock market recovers after trading halt
The war-induced sell-off in global stocks continued on Wednesday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) having to halt trading at one point to allow nervous investors to take a breather.
Iran claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they had total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy transit, as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital.
Court bans Sen Keskamol for false ‘professor’ claim
The Supreme Court has revoked the election rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai for 10 years after finding that she misled voters about her qualifications by using the title “professor” while running in the 2024 Senate election.
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
Sri Lanka rescues 32 sailors from sunk Iranian warship
No information was immediately available on the cause of the explosion that sank the IRIS Dena, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said.