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Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China
Read more: Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for ChinaThe departure of four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leaves Japan panda-less for the first time since 1972, prompting thousands to apply for lottery-assigned tickets to say goodbye.
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Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslide
Read more: Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslideAt least 11 people have died and around 80 are missing after a landslide buried homes in Java’s West Bandung region, forcing villagers to flee.
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‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlash
Read more: ‘Horrifying’: Theme park in southwest China apologises after viral sculptures spark backlashAn artwork resembling a human centipede and another depicting a three-faced girl were among the controversial pieces at the theme park in Lijiang, Yunnan.
Thailand
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Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tn
Read more: Local sustainable bond issuance exceeds B1.1tnThailand’s sustainable bond market has surpassed 1.1 trillion baht in cumulative issuance, with regulators and market participants now turning their attention to transition finance as the next major growth driver, particularly for carbon-intensive industries seeking funding to support decarbonisation efforts.
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The great power plant sell-off
Read more: The great power plant sell-offMajor Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.
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Court to rule on conscription law challenge on May 12
Read more: Court to rule on conscription law challenge on May 12The Constitutional Court will rule on May 12 on whether Thailand’s decades‑old military conscription law violates constitutional rights, in a closely watched case involving activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal.
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Chanel sets toes free this summer
Read more: Chanel sets toes free this summerMatthieu Blazy’s new creative direction for the house of Chanel blows away the entire sandal, leaving only a short, flat heel tied to the ankle.
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Long-term outlook for gold sturdy
Read more: Long-term outlook for gold sturdyDespite near-term price pressure, gold’s longer-term outlook remains firmly bullish, supported by structural demand and rising geopolitical risks, says YLG Bullion International.
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Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China
Read more: Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for ChinaThe departure of four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leaves Japan panda-less for the first time since 1972, prompting thousands to apply for lottery-assigned tickets to say goodbye.
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Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslide
Read more: Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslideAt least 11 people have died and around 80 are missing after a landslide buried homes in Java’s West Bandung region, forcing villagers to flee.
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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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Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approved
Read more: Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approvedThe National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a new electricity tariff structure that will help millions of Thai households save money, along with sweeping measures to unlock residential rooftop solar development.
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Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Read more: Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.