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Taipei knife attack: Suspect had no income and relied on financial support from his mother, police say
Read more: Taipei knife attack: Suspect had no income and relied on financial support from his mother, police sayFrom a NT$450,000 (US$14,325) lump sum to quarterly transfers, the findings shed light on how Chang Wen, 27, sustained himself and funded months of preparation before the assault.
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China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
Read more: China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cablesIn June, a Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a Togo-registered ship to three years’ jail after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea cables near Taiwan.
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ByteDance says working to keep TikTok in US ‘under Chinese laws’ following Trump-Xi call
Read more: ByteDance says working to keep TikTok in US ‘under Chinese laws’ following Trump-Xi callChina’s foreign ministry said in a statement late Friday night (Sep 19) that both presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the current state of China-US relations and other issues of mutual interest.
Thailand
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Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businesses
Read more: Thailand ramps up crackdown on nominee businessesThe government is ramping up its war on foreign nominee business holdings and money laundering, tightening laws, expanding investigations and strengthening data sharing among state agencies.
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Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews
Read more: Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviewsBangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.
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MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
Read more: MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in halfThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
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Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
Read more: Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.
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Taipei knife attack: Suspect had no income and relied on financial support from his mother, police say
Read more: Taipei knife attack: Suspect had no income and relied on financial support from his mother, police sayFrom a NT$450,000 (US$14,325) lump sum to quarterly transfers, the findings shed light on how Chang Wen, 27, sustained himself and funded months of preparation before the assault.
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China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
Read more: China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cablesIn June, a Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a Togo-registered ship to three years’ jail after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea cables near Taiwan.
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Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Read more: Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran marketConcerned by a nosedive in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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Gold to see long-term downward trend
Read more: Gold to see long-term downward trendThe price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
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Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war rages
Read more: Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war ragesThai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for “weeks” more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.