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Trump-China visit latest: Leaders to meet for talks in Beijing as Rubio claims China is the ‘top political challenge’ for the US
Read more: Trump-China visit latest: Leaders to meet for talks in Beijing as Rubio claims China is the ‘top political challenge’ for the USOn his first full day in China, Trump will participate in bilateral talks and take part in a state banquet
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World’s oldest oak tree spared from California developers after years-long battle
Read more: World’s oldest oak tree spared from California developers after years-long battleJurupa Oak is a Palmer’s oak that’s 13,000 years old, found in Southern California’s Jurupa Valley
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Read more: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome PowellThe Justice Department ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s renovation project, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday.
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More than 100 homes burned in Georgia wildfires
Read more: More than 100 homes burned in Georgia wildfiresTwo wildfires in Georgia destroyed more than 100 homes as firefighters continue to battle the flames.
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DOLLY BUSBY: Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton… and the ‘open secret in the industry’ the ‘couple’ are desperate to hide
Read more: DOLLY BUSBY: Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton… and the ‘open secret in the industry’ the ‘couple’ are desperate to hideDressed down in oversized jumpers and sunglasses strolling across the car park of a luxury rug store in Los Angeles, they looked like any other couple shopping for homewares.
Asia
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Shoppers clash over furniture at Ikea amid China store closures
Read more: Shoppers clash over furniture at Ikea amid China store closuresIkea will close seven stores in China from Feb 2 as it moves from broad expansion to more focused growth and online sales.
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Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’
Read more: Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.
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AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand accelerates
Read more: AT&S expands in Malaysia as global AI demand acceleratesSince setting up in Malaysia last year, the tech giant has invested more than €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in facilities and operations, and has committed another €500 million for the next phase of expansion.
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Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summit
Read more: Timor-Leste expands airport, eyes major gas project ahead of 2029 ASEAN summitASEAN’s newest member is busy laying the groundwork for future growth, but observers say policy continuity and overreliance on oil revenue could derail progress.
Thailand
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City scheme sorts rubbish out
Read more: City scheme sorts rubbish outBangkok’s waste separation programme is showing results, with falling rubbish volumes and higher public compliance following new collection fees introduced to encourage sorting.
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Arsenic risk in Salween basin
Read more: Arsenic risk in Salween basinArsenic contamination in sediment and water across the Salween River basin in Mae Hong Son exceeds safety standards at all monitored points, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) says.
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Construction, property shift tactics
Read more: Construction, property shift tacticsThe construction and property sectors are being forced to adjust strategies and build greater resilience to cope with volatile energy prices, as the Middle East conflict drives up both energy and construction material costs, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
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Pundits warn of stagflation risk
Read more: Pundits warn of stagflation riskThailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.
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PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerability
Read more: PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerabilityPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has advised the private sector to adopt work-from-home measures and support nationwide energy-saving efforts, to weather the energy crisis.
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Shoppers clash over furniture at Ikea amid China store closures
Read more: Shoppers clash over furniture at Ikea amid China store closuresIkea will close seven stores in China from Feb 2 as it moves from broad expansion to more focused growth and online sales.
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Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’
Read more: Malaysians lampoon minister over stress-gay link: ‘They never work hard in parliament?’Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.
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Dining sector poised for downturn
Read more: Dining sector poised for downturnRestaurants are bracing for less vibrant sales during the Songkran holiday this year, which runs from April 11-15, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.
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Global tensions hit home
Read more: Global tensions hit homeWith the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tourists ‘must be insured’ before entering
Read more: Tourists ‘must be insured’ before enteringThailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.