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A life on benefits can’t be the future we aspire to for future generations. Here’s how to change it, writes former Health Secretary ALAN MILBURN
Read more: A life on benefits can’t be the future we aspire to for future generations. Here’s how to change it, writes former Health Secretary ALAN MILBURNKids aren’t leaving school ready for work – and we’ve all been conned into thinking that’s normal.
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Woman allegedly opens fire outside Raleigh courthouse, hospitalizes 2 lawyers
Read more: Woman allegedly opens fire outside Raleigh courthouse, hospitalizes 2 lawyersA woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
Asia
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Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: Minister
Read more: Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: MinisterAt the CNA Summit held in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5), Indonesia’s Investment and Downstream Industry Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani called for more collaboration between the government, private sector and foreign investors.
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‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to Xi
Read more: ‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to XiXi told US President Trump on Monday that Taiwan’s “return to China” at the end of World War II was a key part of Beijing’s vision for the world order.
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China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
Read more: China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan“The move is extremely dangerous and should raise serious concerns among nearby countries and the international community,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Nov 24).
Thailand
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PM eyes mafia tactic in Phuket
Read more: PM eyes mafia tactic in PhuketPhuket: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for mafia-style intimidation in this southern resort province after receiving complaints from residents and businesses about harassment by criminal gangs and influential groups linked to encroachment on public land along Bang Tao beach.
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EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole period
Read more: EM ‘mandatory’ for Thaksin throughout parole periodFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be required to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet during his parole period until Sept 9, after a Justice Ministry subcommittee reaffirmed on Sunday there were no grounds to revise the order.
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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Read more: Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govtThailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
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Stock reforms mirror regional realignment
Read more: Stock reforms mirror regional realignmentIn an era where global capital is increasingly concentrated in high-growth themes such as artificial intelligence and technology, traditional sector stocks have steadily fallen out of favour.
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Tourism tops over Songkran
Read more: Tourism tops over SongkranThe tourism sector is expected to generate more than 30.35 billion baht in revenue during the Songkran holiday, up 6% from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with foreign visitors also making a bigger contribution.
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Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: Minister
Read more: Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: MinisterAt the CNA Summit held in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5), Indonesia’s Investment and Downstream Industry Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani called for more collaboration between the government, private sector and foreign investors.
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Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Read more: Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delayA cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.
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154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Read more: 154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel daysA total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Bourse to benefit from OIC’s lower risk charge
Read more: Bourse to benefit from OIC’s lower risk chargeThe Office of Insurance Commission’s (OIC) decision to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market this year, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.