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China says Irish PM to visit Beijing, Shanghai
Read more: China says Irish PM to visit Beijing, ShanghaiMicheal Martin’s visit to China would be the first by an Irish prime minister since 2012.
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Trump invites Japan’s Takaichi to the US early this year
Read more: Trump invites Japan’s Takaichi to the US early this yearJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with US President Donald Trump for 25 minutes, agreeing to further strengthen economic and security cooperation, the foreign ministry in Tokyo said in a statement.
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Sabah set to hold state polls within 60 days, posing test for Anwar’s unity government
Read more: Sabah set to hold state polls within 60 days, posing test for Anwar’s unity governmentSabah’s election is the first in a series of noteworthy state polls – next up are Melaka, Johor and Sarawak – between now and 2028, by when Malaysia’s 16th General Election must be held.
Thailand
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PP maps out plans for ‘shadow cabinet’
Read more: PP maps out plans for ‘shadow cabinet’The opposition People’s Party (PP) has set a framework and priorities for its newly formed “shadow cabinet”, pledging intensive oversight of the government over the next month while offering alternative policy proposals.
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Democrats call for review of Land Bridge plan
Read more: Democrats call for review of Land Bridge planThe Democrat Party has called for the House of Representatives to set up a committee to scrutinise the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject, citing concerns over transparency, economic viability and what they described as an unusual rush to push the plan ahead.
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Khon Kaen locals convert plastic waste into fuel
Read more: Khon Kaen locals convert plastic waste into fuelLocal authorities in Khon Kaen have launched a pilot initiative to convert plastic waste into fuel, aiming to help communities reduce fuel expenses amid soaring petrol prices.
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Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
Read more: Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuelCHON BURI – The shortage of diesel took an unusual turn when an undertaker whose request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.
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PM makes surprise visit to Isan petrol station
Read more: PM makes surprise visit to Isan petrol stationNAKHON PHANOM – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made a surprise visit to this northeastern border province on Sunday, stopping to top up his rented car at a petrol pump and reaffirming there will be adequate fuel for travellers during next month’s Songkran festival.
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China says Irish PM to visit Beijing, Shanghai
Read more: China says Irish PM to visit Beijing, ShanghaiMicheal Martin’s visit to China would be the first by an Irish prime minister since 2012.
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Trump invites Japan’s Takaichi to the US early this year
Read more: Trump invites Japan’s Takaichi to the US early this yearJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with US President Donald Trump for 25 minutes, agreeing to further strengthen economic and security cooperation, the foreign ministry in Tokyo said in a statement.
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Fishermen seek relief for rising costs
Read more: Fishermen seek relief for rising costsThe National Fisheries Association of Thailand will hold a general meeting on Monday to discuss rising fuel costs and seafood prices and propose relief measures for the industry.
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Fertiliser cargo stuck in strait
Read more: Fertiliser cargo stuck in straitFive fertiliser shipments remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply concerns and prompting contingency measures, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of oil cost structures and the rollout of nationwide relief measures starting Wednesday.
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Myanmar gears up for military reshuffle
Read more: Myanmar gears up for military reshuffleMyanmar’s military leadership is preparing for a reshuffle, state media reported, in a rare public signalling of transition by the secretive institution that has dominated the Southeast Asian nation.